How to Pickle Red Onions

Pickling can feel intimidating. However once you read how to do it, you will not believe how easy it is. This recipe will take you step by step and show you how to pickle red onions right at home.

What is Pickling

There is something so intimidating about pickling. Pickling onions is not as hard as you would think. Once you learn to pickle one thing, you can pickle anything. It’s such a good technique to add into your repertoire because it can help freshen up almost anything.

You can keep your pickled veggies in the fridge and whip them out whenever the mood strikes, or if the recipe calls for it. Check out our Grilled Avocado Recipe for a little bit of inspiration.

So let’s jump right in.

How To Pickle Red Onions

The first thing you need to do is slice the onions. The idea is to slice the onions as uniformly as you can. You want them on the thinner side, but it doesn’t have to be too thin. Focus more on uniform.

You are going to need to pack the onions into the jar. Don’t be scared to really pack it in. When you pack it in they get a lot of good color and won’t break down.

Speaking of jars, we love to use Mason Jars to pickle, try THESE always good ot have on hand.

When pouring the liquid, do it slowly. Stop in between to give it to time to settle.

How easy is that? Enjoy!

Some Recipes to Pair With Your New Pickled Onions

How to Pickle Red Onions

Recipe by Abuelas Cuban CounterCourse: Sides

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, sliced very thin

• 1 tablespoon of sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup of white vinegar

• A pinch of chili flakes, optional

Directions

• Place the vinegar into a glass measuring cup or bowl (microwave safe), and microwave it for 2 minutes or until it is slightly bubbling.
• Add your thinly sliced onions to a glass jar or container.
• Remove your vinegar from the microwave, and add salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until it is completely dissolved.
• Pour the vinegar mixture into your jar of onions and add a bay leaf. Close tightly, and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.