Quick Refrigerator-Pickled Red Onions (Print Version)

Crisp, tangy red onions made for the refrigerator—not for shelf-stable storage.

# Ingredients:

Pickled onions

01 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
02 - 120 ml vinegar
03 - 120 ml water
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Place the sliced onion in a clean heat-safe jar.
02 - Warm the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt just until dissolved.
03 - Pour the warm brine over the onion, making sure the slices are submerged.
04 - Cool uncovered, then cover and refrigerate. Let the onions rest before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This is a refrigerator recipe only; do not store at room temperature.