Pickled Red Onions

 

Recipe Name: Pickled Red Onions

Story: This is very simple, but I have found that I really enjoy pickled red onions on all kinds of things from salad, to tacos, to topping some rice dishes. They are very versatile.

Years you've been making it: Since 2021

Author / Creator: Random Instagram then modified by me

Submitted by: Dustin

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 bay leave
• 1 tsp black peppercorns (whole)
• 2 tbls sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 small to medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions: 

1. Thinly slice red onion and pack into a pint size ball jar. Not jam packed, but very full.
2. Add all other ingredients to a small pot and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for 2 mins, take off heat, and pour over onions in the ball jar until all the way full, making sure to add the bay leaves, peppercorns, and garlic to the jar.
4. Wipe the top of the ball jar so that it is clean, and then put the top on.
5. Let sit on the counter for a few hours to cool and then put in fridge.
6. These are best after a day in the fridge.

Notes: 

I sometimes like to make this sweeter, by using 3 or 4 tbls of sugar. Sweet tart onions are a nice contrast. This recipe can easily be doubled, and would fit a quart size ball jar. 

Red wine vinegar flavors vary significantly. So if you use a different kind from one batch to another, they could taste pretty different.