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Pickled Red Onions

Pickled red onions are tangy, sweet and crunchy. Pickle a batch and put them on everything.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 red onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, cut into 1/4-in rings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the sliced onions and jalapenos in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Heat the water, vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic and bay leaf in a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking until the sugar dissolves. (If you are adding any other whole spices, add them now). Bring the liquid to a boil, then pour over the onions. Use a spoon to push down the onions. Make sure they are completely submerged in the bowl. Let the onions sit, at room temperature, until they begin to soften and the liquid cools (about 25 minutes).
  • Transfer the onions and liquid into a jar. Store them in the fridge for up to three weeks. Enjoy!