These homemade pickled red onions are a quick and easy recipe! Within 15 minutes you will have pickled red onions ready to use for salads, avocado toast, and more. These red onions have a tang and zing to them leaving you wanting more. Let's make this easy recipe together!
A little while ago, my sister Sophia, the other half of Brick House on Green, sent me a photo of some pickled onions she made. I was intrigued and wanted to make the recipe but just never got around to it. Although, I have thought of them here and there since.
Fast forward a few months, I finally gave the pickled red onions a try. And wow! I am kicking myself for not making these sooner. I already know they will be a staple in our fridge from here on out.
These pickled onions have the perfect tang to them that leaves you wanting more. This recipe is one of those that just gets better the more it sits. One of the best kind of recipes in my opinion.
Sometimes there is a recipe out there that you know will elevate a meal but is just too time consuming to make. This pickled onion recipe will elevate a meal but is a quick and easy recipe to make. Within 15 minutes or less, you will have crunchy and tangy pickled red onions.
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Now, let's make pickled red onion together!
Why You Will Love Pickled Red Onions
Quick - I cannot emphasize enough truly how little time this recipe takes. This is one of those recipes that you will always want on hand in your fridge, so I am just as happy as you are that this recipe is a quick one!
Flavor - The flavor of these pickled onions is like no other. They are tangy, they have a slight zing to them and have a great crunch. It is one of those things that is amazing right after preparation but somehow gets even better the more it sits.
Ingredients - A lot of the ingredients needed for this recipe are pantry staples that you most likely already have on hand. Although, if you have to go out and buy some of the ingredients, just know it is worth it. As you will be making this recipe on repeat!
Long Lasting - After these onions are cooled and sitting in the brine, they can be sealed up and kept in the fridge for up to a month. Be sure to keep them in an airtight container or jar so they can last that full month!
Meal Prep - This recipe is a great one to prep at the beginning of the week. You can pull them out throughout the week to add onto meals made for breakfast, lunch or dinner or to elevate a mid-day snack plate!
Versatile - Like you will see down below on ways to use pickled red onions; they are so versatile! They really can be used on so many things in so many different ways. But no matter what you add them to, they will make the meal taste even better!
Best Ways to Use Pickled Red Onions
- Salad - Adding these onions into a salad will help add some crunch and tangy flavor. The brine would even make a great salad dressing!
- Avocado Toast - The slight zing and acidity from the pickled onions compliments the creamy avocado perfectly.
- Burgers - Think the flavor of pickles but a little more tang. A great addition to a juicy burger!
- Sandwich - I mean you can never go wrong with onion on a sandwich so why would pickled onions not taste delicious?
- Egg Salad - Adding these crunchy and tangy pickled red onions to our homemade egg salad is the ultimate combo.
- Pizza - A good topping for any pizza!
FAQs for Pickled Red Onions
Are pickled red onions good for you?
Yes, pickled red onions are good for you! They contain vitamins and minerals, and the pickling process creates a beneficial bacteria! The bacteria is called lactobacillus which is a probiotic that helps create a healthy digestive system.
How long do pickled red onions last?
Pickled red onions, when stores in an airtight jar or container, can last up to one month in the fridge.
What do pickled red onions taste like?
Pickled red onions have the crunch of a pickle with tangy, salty, and slightly sweet flavors!
Ingredients
Red onion - The star of the show!
Red wine vinegar - Helps to get the brine and onions that deep purplish red color.
Apple cider vinegar - Adds the perfect tang!
Raw honey - The raw honey helps to cut the acidity just a bit while adding a slight sweetness. The flavor of raw honey is like no other!
Kosher Salt
How to Make Pickled Red Onions Step-by-Step
To start, slice a red onion very thinly. Place into a bowl or on a plate and set aside.
To a small saucepan, add in the red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, raw honey, and salt.
Place the small saucepan over medium high heat and allow to come to a boil. Stirring every so often.
Once boiled, turn back and simmer until the honey and salt are fully dissolved into the vinegars. This will take about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the stovetop and add in the thinly sliced red onions. Pushing the red onions down so they have fully emerged into the brine.
Allow the brine and onion to sit together until fully cooled off.
Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge. These pickled red onions can last in the fridge for up to one month!
Enjoy immediately or within the time frame of a month!
Pickled Red Onions
These pickled red onions are perfectly tangy and crunchy! This recipe is super quick to whip up, so quick that within 15 minutes you will have pickled red onions. They are a perfect topping for salads, bowls, or sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons raw honey
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- To start, taking the red onion, remove the skin and thinly slice. Place into a bowl or on a plate and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add in the 1 cup red wine vinegar, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons raw honey, and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Give it a quick stir.
- Place the brine mixture on the stovetop over medium high heat. Allow the brine to come to a boil then turn back to a simmer, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved into the vinegars.
- Once fully dissolved, remove from the stovetop and add in the thinly sliced onions. Push the red onion down so it is fully submerged into the brine.
- Allow to sit until it is fully cooled off.
- Transfer to an airtight jar or container and place in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
These pickled red onions can be enjoyed immediately after they are made! No need to let them sit. The flavor is apparent right away.
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Alisha Mosier says
Looove pickled onions. I have a chicken taco recipe that pairs so well with them. I don't think people realize how easy they are to make. Yum!
Brickhouseongreen says
Yes, they are so so easy!!
Megan says
These look so simple to make but would add so much flavor to so many dishes! Love it!
Brickhouseongreen says
Thank you, Megan!
Bernadette jastrebski says
looks delish ! will have to try
Jo says
We love pickled onions! I’ve never used honey as the sweetener so thanks for the tip!