Pickled Red Onions Recipe
Tangy and vibrant pickled red onions, perfect for adding a zesty crunch to your favorite dishes.
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Ingredients
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Pickled Red Onion Ingredients
Method
Pickling Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Onions
Peel the red onions and slice them thinly into rings.
- 2
Make the Pickling Brine
In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, granulated sugar, salt, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, and bay leaves. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- 3
- 4
Cool and Refrigerate
Let the mixture cool to room temperature before sealing the jar. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using. For best flavor, allow them to pickle for at least 24 hours.

