These quick pickled red onions are so easy and so quick! You will never believe how easy it is to make your own! Jump to Recipe
Pickled red onions are a family favorite and they are great on everything!!
You Need A French Mandoline In Your Life
I start by using a mandoline to slice my red onion really thinly. Once you use a French mandoline to slice your veggies, you will never go back to using a regular knife and cutting board. A mandoline slices veggies so thinly and perfectly, but they are also super dangerous. I wear a microplane cut resistant glove while using my mandoline. I found one at Williams-Sonoma for about $15. Worth it! My mandoline is one of the more expensive versions from De Buyer – but I found it for a steal and had to have it. There are lots of mandolines available at any of your favorite cooking stores or online – just check the reviews and you will find one you love.
To make these pickled red onions, you start by whisking together a few ingredients … I use my electric kettle to boil the water.
You don’t even need to use the stove for these.
Before they start pickling …
Put them on anything!
You can start eating these quick pickled red onions about 20 minutes after you make them, but they are perfect after a few hours. They will keep in your refrigerator for a few weeks – but ours never last that long! We love to put ours on fish tacos (and really, any type of tacos), grain bowls, nachos, chili, falafel … you really can’t go wrong! What do you put red pickled onions on?
How To Make Quick Pickled Red Onions
How To Make Quick Pickled Red Onions
In just a few minutes, you can make delicious quick pickled red onions to put on everything!
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 c white vinegar
- 1/4 c water boiling
- 2 T white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Thinly slice your large red onion using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
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Place your sliced red onions in a mason jar so they are tightly packed.
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Whisk together boiling water, apple cider vinegar, and white or rice wine vinegar with the sugar and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
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If you are cooking on the stove, bring the mixture to a simmer. If you are using the microwave, microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Pour simmering mixture over the onions and make sure the onions are completely submerged.
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Let the onions sit for about 15 to 20 minutes before using them. After they cool, store in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 weeks.
