The BEST Apple Cider Vinegar Pickled Red Onions
Are you looking for a simple way to elevate your meals with a burst of flavor – Look no further than apple cider vinegar pickled onions! This easy-to-make recipe takes just a few basic ingredients and a little time to create a tangy, crunchy topping that will complement everything from fish tacos to burgers, salads, and sandwiches.
My husband and I are both addicted to these apple cider vinegar pickled onions and are part of my weekly meal prep. I love to spend a few hours on the weekends prepping a few sides to add pizazz to our weekly meals and these are always on the list.
Why use Apple Cider Vinegar for Pickled Onions?
Apple cider vinegar is known for its health benefits, including aiding digestion and balancing blood sugar levels. When paired with the sweetness of onions, it creates a harmonious balance of flavors that’s hard to resist. Pickled onions add a delightful tanginess and crunch to your meals, and the vibrant pink color will instantly brighten up any plate.
Also, Apple cider vinegar has a more complex, slightly fruity, and milder flavor compared to regular white vinegar, which can be sharp and harsh. The subtle sweetness and acidity of ACV pair wonderfully with vegetables like onions, cucumbers, and carrots, creating a more rounded and balanced pickle. This mildness makes it an excellent choice for pickling because it doesn’t overpower the natural flavors of the ingredients but enhances them with a delicate tanginess.
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Ingredients You’ll Need for These Quick Pickled Red Onions
Apple Cider Vinegar – I like to use apple cider vinegar compared to regular white vinegar because it is slightly milder. Also, just my opinion here, it tastes better. I prefer
Granulated Sugar – just adds a little flavor!
Sea Salt – I always use Redmond’s Real Salt.
Water – to balance the acidity.
Red Onion – the main star! Make sure they are thinly sliced onions.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Pickled Onions
Step 1: Add the warm water, vinegar, sugar, and sea salt to a mason jar. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
Step 2: Add the raw red onions to the vinegar mixture and let it sit out at room temperature for one hour(ish). Cover and store in the fridge!
Tips
Make sure you thinly slice the red onions.
Once the onions are used up you can reuse the liquid one more time! Just add more raw onions.
Question/FAQ
Apple Cider Vinegar Pickled Onions
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add the warm water, vinegar, sugar, and sea salt to a mason jar. Stire until the salt and sugar are dissoved.
- Add the raw red onions to the vinegar mixture and let it sit out at room temperature for one hour(ish.)
- Cover and store in the fridge!
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