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Pickled Red Onions

A tangy and vibrant condiment that adds flavor and color to a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Onion
  • 1 medium red onion sliced thinly
Pickling liquid
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

Method
 

Prepare the onions
  1. Slice the red onion thinly and place it in a clean mason jar.
Make the pickling liquid
  1. In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve.
Combine and cool
  1. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced onions in the jar. Add black peppercorns, cumin seeds, and bay leaf.
  2. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then seal the jar and refrigerate.
Marinate
  1. Allow the onions to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before using for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pickled red onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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