How to Make Pickled Onions

by weekofmenus

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Intro: How to Make Pickled Onions

The perfect condiment to so many things - sandwiches, pizza, salads, cheese, pasta....this hit of acid makes the rest of the meal taste even better.

STEP 1: Ingredients

You will need:
Red onions, thinly sliced
some salt
some sugar
vinegar (any kind, but I prefer white)

STEP 2: I Have My Ingredients, Now What?

In a glass bowl, preferable with an airtight lid, place sliced onions, a spoonful of sugar, and a smaller spoonful of salt.  

STEP 3: Time to Pickle

Pour vinegar all over the onions, until they are fully covered by the vinegar.    Give a quick stir.  Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.  

STEP 4: PICKLES!!

Serve with anything you like - salad, burgers, sandwiches, cheese.....a delicious addition to any meal.

5 Comments

organgrinder 10 years ago

Oh, I used to do this and forgot about it. I will have to do it some more.

j1shalack 12 years ago

I've always pickled my onions (and boiled eggs) in leftover pickle juice...
Good to have an actual recipe!

jacquelinekvz 12 years ago

I know that pickling is for food preseveration - in a sterile, air-tight jar, how long would these last?

Sharenrecipes 12 years ago

What a lovely pink color the onions turn!!!