How to make pickled red onions

Takes 15 minutes | Serves 4 | Rating: 5 / 5

Ingredients

1 medium red onion
250 ml water
120 ml apple cider vinegar
15 g sugar
7.5 g salt
1 tbsp peppercorns
1 cm ginger
1 sprig fresh herbs

Steps

Preparation

• Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
• In a small saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
• Add optional flavorings like peppercorns, ginger, or herbs to the saucepan.
• Place sliced onions in a jar or bowl. Pour the boiling vinegar mixture over onions, ensuring they're fully submerged. Press down to release air bubbles.
• Let onions cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.