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Quick and Easy Pickled Red Onions

These quick and easy pickled red onions are the perfect condiment to add a bright pop of sweet and tangy flavor to salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, grilled meats, and more.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 pint

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 large red onion peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Bring vinegar, water, salt and sugar to boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer on low until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Let the pickling liquid cool to room temperature. Add thinly sliced onions to a glass jar and pour the cooled brine over the onions.
  • Screw on the jar lid and let the onions marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.