4 Ingredient Pickled Red Onions

I live a stone’s throw away from a Turkish restaurant that serves a mouthwatering chicken kebab. As a creature of habit; yes, I know I need to mix it up a little; but my usual go-to fillings to accompany the perfectly seasoned chicken shavings are french fries, bell pepper salsa, and red pickled onions. I cannot for the life of me garner the courage to ask how they make it (not that they might divulge), but it got me wanting to have my own quick pickled red onion recipe.

But what’s so good about these easy pickled red onions? Well, slice them thick enough, and they retain their crunch. The red onion’s sharpness is softened by the sweet tang of the red vinegar and sugar while the black peppercorns lend a subtle heat that deepens the flavor without overpowering it. And all you need to do is turn 4 simple pantry staple ingredients into something magical, so let’s get pickling shall we?

How to Make Pickled Red Onion

Homemade pickled red onions doesn’t get easier than this.

Step 1: Peel the onion and trim off the ends.

Step 2: Horizontally slice the onions into thin or thick strips depending on your preference. You could also do both.

Step 3: Tip the sliced onions into a sterilized jar with an airtight lid, and sprinkle in the black peppercorns.

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Step 4: Sprinkle the sugar into the jug containing the red wine vinegar and water, and stir until dissolved.

Step 5: Pour the red wine vinegar mixture over the onions until they are submerged in it. Cover and leave to pickle in the fridge.

What to Use Pickled Red Onion For…

Pickled red onions are the ultimate zesty relish to brighten up your stuffed pita bread or chicken wraps and other meats or fish recipes.

Chicken Patty with Onion and Bell Pepper

I hope this made a delicious zesty batch of what I hope was the best pickled red onion you have had. If you made some tweaks and it turned out even better, share it with us.

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4 Ingredient Pickled Red Onions

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By Angela – Serves: 1 batch

Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cooking Time: 0 – Total Time: 5 minutes

Deliciously crunchy pickled red onions made with red wine vinegar, sugar and black peppercorns.

Ingredients

• 2 red onions
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar (119g)
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar (119g)
• 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (55g)
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
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• airtight jar

Instructions

1

Peel the onion and trim off the ends.

2

Horizontally slice the onions into thin or thick strips, depending on your preference. You could also do both.

3

Tip the sliced onions into a sterilized jar with an airtight lid, sprinkle in the black peppercorns.

4

Sprinkle the sugar into the jug containing the red wine vinegar and water, stir until dissolved.

5

Pour the red wine vinegar mixture over the onions until they are submerged in it. Cover and leave to pickle in the fridge.