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Easy Pickled Onions

Prep Time5 minutes
Resting time1 day
Keyword: easy pickling, pickled onions, pickling, red onions

Equipment

  • Air tight jar

Ingredients

  • 1/2 red onion thinnly sliced
  • 6 oz boiling water
  • 6 oz vinegar distilled white, apple cider or red wine
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Place sliced onions in jar. Add salt and sugar to jar.
  • Pour boiling water into jar. Then top with vinegar.
  • Secure lid well and shake to dissolve salt and sugar.
  • Remove lid and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Replace lid and store in fridge.
  • Onions are ready when they and the solution are bright pink. Best to let sit for at least 24 hours.