1TablespoonsugarSweetener Alternatives may be used.
1teaspoonsalt
½cupapple cider vinegar
Instructions
Cut red onion in half and thinly slice into uniform slices using a knife or mandoline. Place onion pieces in a glass jar or bowl.
Heat water in the microwave for about 1 ½ minutes or until very hot, but not boiling. This may also be done on the stovetop.
Add sugar and salt to the water and stir to dissolve. Add apple cider vinegar and stir.
Pour pickling brine over the sliced onions, pushing down the onions so they are fully covered.
Allow onions to sit for 30 minutes uncovered. They are ready to enjoy at this point! If you won't be eating them right away, then cover and store them in the refrigerator, submerged in the brine, for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Expert Tips and Notes:
Yield: A medium-large red onion yields about 2 cups of pickled onions, drained. Serving size is ¼ cup.
Nutritional Information. Most of the pickling brine is NOT consumed when pickled onions are used as a topping. However, the nutritional information assumes that ALL of the brine is consumed.