How to Make Pickled Red Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
9%
How to Make Pickled Red Onions
20 min.
1
646kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your meals with a vibrant and tangy twist, look no further than homemade pickled red onions. This quick and easy recipe brings together the brilliant color and crisp texture of red onions with a delightful pickling mixture that adds a zesty kick to any dish. Ideal for those following vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free lifestyles, these pickled onions serve as a versatile condiment that can brighten up everything from tacos to salads.

At just 20 minutes of hands-on time, you can create a superbly flavorful batch that is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. With only a handful of ingredients, including white vinegar, sugar, and a medley of spices like cinnamon and star anise, you can infuse your onions with layers of flavor that will impress your family and friends.

What’s more, this recipe yields a delightful balance of sweet and tangy that makes every bite an adventure for your taste buds. Once prepared, these pickled red onions will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator, allowing you to have an ever-ready garnish on hand for those impromptu meals or fancy dinners. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s make some pickled red onions that will undoubtedly become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • pound onions red thinly sliced ( 2 or 1 large)
  • 1.5 cups vinegar white
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5  cinnamon sticks 
  •  cloves 
  •  bay leaf 
  •  star anise 
  • Dash pepper flakes red

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. Blanch the onions: Blanch red onions in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes.
  2. Drain in colander.
  3. Boil vinegar with sugar and spices: While the water is heating in step 1, in a separate saucepan combine the vinegar, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add blanched, drained onions to the vinegar mixture. Simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Transfer to a glass jar. Allow to stand until cooled. Will keep several weeks refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories646kcal
Protein3.48%
Fat1.63%
Carbs94.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
157.09
Glycemic Load
79.29
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.346521849218%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
22.73mg
Kaempferol
2.95mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
92.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:646.31kcal
32.32%
Fat:1.11g
1.7%
Saturated Fat:0.25g
1.54%
Carbohydrates:144.81g
48.27%
Net Carbohydrates:135.62g
49.32%
Sugar:119.25g
132.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:31.56mg
1.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.32g
10.63%
Manganese:1.74mg
86.97%
Vitamin C:33.89mg
41.08%
Fiber:9.19g
36.75%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.07%
Folate:86.85µg
21.71%
Potassium:706.53mg
20.19%
Calcium:159.76mg
15.98%
Phosphorus:153.81mg
15.38%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.29%
Magnesium:54.79mg
13.7%
Copper:0.23mg
11.35%
Iron:1.81mg
10.06%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.74%
Selenium:4.98µg
7.11%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.24%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.78%
Vitamin K:3.88µg
3.7%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.05%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.72%
Vitamin A:54.78IU
1.1%