{"id":"305b7cbe-18af-485a-91c2-e67b4d3b4689","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/305b7cbe-18af-485a-91c2-e67b4d3b4689","source_url":"https://www.budgetbytes.com/pickled-red-onions/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15095610719&gbraid=0AAAAAoNNKLq-9rEwBxnSyFEsBRZ2dq4m6","title":"Pickled Red Onions","description":"Pickled Red Onions are a delicious way to use leftover red onion and are a great topping for tacos, sandwiches, pizza, and more.","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2-Pickled-Red-Onions-Overhead-With-Fork.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups red onion (sliced thin, (about 1lb.) $1.53)","item":"red onion (sliced thin, (about 1lb.) $1.53)","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 garlic clove (peeled and tipped, $0.06)","item":"garlic clove","quantity":1,"preparation":"peeled and tipped, $0.06"},{"text":"3 Tbsp white sugar (45g, $0.07*)","item":"white sugar","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"45g, $0.07*"},{"text":"1 Tbsp kosher salt (15g, $0.10)","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"15g, $0.10"},{"text":"½ tsp whole black peppercorns (3g, $0.04)","item":"whole black peppercorns","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"3g, $0.04"},{"text":"1 cup white vinegar (8oz., $0.37**)","item":"white vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"8oz., $0.37**"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Gather and prepare all ingredients."},{"number":2,"text":"Thinly slice the red onion into ⅛-inch slices. Peel the garlic. Place the onion and garlic in a large glass or ceramic bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the sugar, salt, and peppercorns to a small sauce pot. Add the vinegar and whisk until most of the sugar and salt are dissolved. Place a lid on the pot and bring the mixture up to a boil over medium-high heat."},{"number":4,"text":"When it reaches a boil, pour the vinegar over the sliced onion and garlic.*** Press the onion down so all the pieces are submerged, then let the mixture cool to room temperature. I sometimes place a piece of plastic wrap over the onions to help push them down and hold them below the surface of the brine (see the step-by-step photos below)."},{"number":5,"text":"Once cool, use the onions immediately or transfer the onions and all the brine to a covered non-reactive container (glass, ceramic, or plastic) for storage in the refrigerator. The onions can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T08:20:29.544184+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T08:20:29.544184+00:00"}