Ingredients
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- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a heat-safe jar or container.
- Make the pickling brine: In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black peppercorns.
- Bring to a boil: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt dissolve. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Pour over onions: Carefully pour the hot brine over the sliced red onions in the jar, making sure to cover them completely.
- Cool and store: Let the onions cool to room temperature. Then, cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. The flavor will deepen as they sit.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes. Store pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg