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Easy Pickled Onions

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By: IsabelPosted: 4/2/19

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These pickled onions are quick and easy to prepare. They’re ready to serve in 30 minutes and are the perfect condiment to just about any meal!

Beautiful pickled onions in a glass jar that are ready to eat in only 30 minutes.

I have been obsessed with pickled onions for quite a few years now, and I’m so excited to finally show you how to make them at home!

It all started with my love of classic dill pickles when I was growing up. I literally used to eat one of those pickle-in-a-bag products that’s sold at gas stations or movie theaters every single day when I was in middle school. I then discovered how much I love Mexican pickled jalapenos a little later in life even though my parents had been eating every day growing up. And finally one day, I ordered a sandwich at a restaurant that was filled with pickled red onions and I fell in love!

These pickled onions are the perfect condiment to add to anything that needs a little extra tangy crunch. They’re ready to eat in only 30 minutes and is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make!

How to pickle onions - sliced red onions in a ball wide-mouth jar with pickling liquid pouring in

How to make pickled onions

  1. Heat water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds and black peppercorns in a medium pot until simmering. Remove from heat.
  2. Place thinly sliced red onions in a 16-24 ounce glass jar or container.
  3. Pour pickling liquid on top of onions and let sit for 30 minutes.

That’s pretty much it! If you don’t plan on serving them right away, simply cover the jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The longer they sit and soak, the sweeter and pinker in color they’ll become!

The best storage jars for pickled onions

Though you can store these pickled onions in any glass container you want, I love using my tall wide-mouth Ball jars. They’re inexpensive, high quality and super versatile! I use them to store so many things in the kitchen – from salad dressings and sauces to soup and beans!

I have about 20 or so of these jars in all different sizes and highly recommend them to anyone. You can find them at major department stores like Target, some craft stores and on Amazon here. {affiliate link}

Pickled red onions in a glass jar on a marble table with a kitchen towel and whole black peppercorns strewn on the side.

Uses for pickled red onions

These pickled red onions are tasty on so many dishes! Here are some of my favorite recipes to put them on:

  • Chicken Tacos
  • Avocado Toast with Egg
  • Ground Beef Tacos
  • Chicken Burrito Bowls
  • Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger
  • Loaded Mexican Nachos

I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Be sure to rate this recipe and leave me a comment below if you have any questions!

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4.60 from 15 votes

Easy Pickled Onions

Serves: 8 servings
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These pickled onions are quick and easy to prepare. They're ready to serve in 30 minutes and are the perfect condiment to just about any meal!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total : 10 minutes
These pickled onions are quick and easy to prepare. They’re ready to serve in 30 minutes and are the perfect condiment to just about any meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 5 whole coriander seeds (optional)
  • 3 whole black peppercorns (optional)
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, add water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds and peppercorns. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to make sure the sugar and salt fully dissolve. Remove from heat.
  • Place onions in a large 16 to 24 ounce glass jar or container. (I used this wide mouth Ball glass mason jar and it fit perfectly.)
  • Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over onions and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving Calories: 14kcal (1%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 0g Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 301mg (13%) Potassium: 15mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 0IU Vitamin C: 3.3mg (4%) Calcium: 0mg Iron: 0mg
Author: Isabel Eats
Course:Side
Cuisine:Mexican
These pickled onions are quick and easy to prepare. They're ready to serve in 30 minutes and are the perfect condiment to just about any meal!
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  1. Mary says

    Posted on 10/9 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Tried the pickled onions after just 30 mins of making them and they were really good. Going to serve them with my chicken tacos tonight.

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  2. Foo says

    Posted on 9/20 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Could regular pickling spices be used ? I have a little jar of that on hand.

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    • Isabel says

      Posted on 9/21 at 9:23 am

      Absolutely! It will change the flavor a bit, but it will still be delicious!

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    Posted on 8/15 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy! Tasty! I find myself putting them on nearly everything! Thanks!

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