Pickled onions are super easy to make, good for your gut, and delicious to throw into tons of recipes! I try to always have a jar on hand in my fridge to elevate even the quickest of tossed-together meals. Be sure to prep them in advance of needing them, as they’ll need time to chill in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 c white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp salt
Directions
- Thinly slice the red onion. Peel the layers apart and stuff into a glass jar with an airtight lid (I use a mason jar). Set aside.
- Next, simmer the white wine vinegar and salt on the stovetop. Whisk constantly until the salt fully dissolves.
- When the salt is dissolved, remove the mixture from heat and pour over the onion in the jar. This should immediately start to break down the onion. Push the onion down with a fork to immerse it in the hot vinegar mixture.
- Leave on the countertop to cool for about 20 min, or until the jar is fairly cool to touch.
- Screw on the airtight lid and refrigerate overnight.
- Ta da! You have easy, delish pickled onions ready to spice up your next meal.
What other fridge or pantry staples do you like having on hand to elevate your meals? Let me know in the comments below or on Instagram @healthbyhaven.
