Quick Pickled Onions
Quick pickled red onions are ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes, perfect as a last-minute addition to salads, burgers, nachos, and more!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 10kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 1-2 garlic clove
- ½ small habanero pepper
- 1½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ½ cup distilled white vinegar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Thinly slice red onion, then transfer to a clean mason jar. Add in thinly sliced garlic, habanero, salt, peppercorns, and a bay leaf.
- Add fresh lime juice and orange juice, then top it off with vinegar and water. Seal the jar and give it a good shake before placing it in the fridge.
- Leave onions to pickle for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Try to keep the onion slices thin and uniform, so they pickle at the same rate.
- For best flavor and texture, enjoy pickled red onions within 2-3 weeks.
- Keep onions fully submerged in the brine when storing.
- Placing them in the coldest part of the refrigerator (not the door) may extend their shelf life.
- Always use a clean utensil when serving pickled onions to help them stay fresh longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g
