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One Pot Quick Pickled Red Onions

Easy and quick pickled red onions recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot in 30 minutes. These refrigerator pickles are flavored with garlic and black pepper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cooling time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade pickles, pickled onions
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • 1 Red onion Large, Thinly sliced preferably using a mandoline
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic
  • Pepper To taste, Can be replaced with 6 peppercorns
  • ¼ cup White distilled vinegar
  • ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Hot water Not boiling hot
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar Use less if you prefer more tangy pickles
  • 1.5-2 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your preference

Instructions

  • Divide the onions evenly between 2-3 jars (about 6 oz each). You can also just use a medium size mixing glass bowl too.
  • Place one garlic in each jar.
  • Sprinkle a little black pepper in each jar OR toss 2-3 peppercorns in each jar
  • In a small mixing bowl, add distilled vinegar, apple cider vinegar, hot water, sugar, salt.
  • Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt completely.
  • Pour this pickling mixture or brine mixture over the sliced onions, making sure they are immersed in the liquid.
  • Set aside the jars at room temperature, uncovered, for about 30 minutes to 1 hour or until the liquid cools completely.
  • Then, enjoy immediately or cover tightly with lids and store in fridge and enjoy later, as needed.
  • Remember to use a fork to remove onions from jar to drain excess vinegar mixture.

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a covered jar in fridge for 1.5-2 weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg