Stupid Easy Pickled Red Onion
5 household ingredients. You can't mess this one up.
Servings: 10
Cost: $2
Ingredients
- 1 whole red onion sliced thinly
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat combine the water, red wine vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Let cool slightly before pouring over the red onion.
- While the pickling liquid is cooling, slice the red onions how you prefer and place into a non-reactive glass/plastic container.
- After the pickling liquid has cooled, pour over the red onions. Let cool to room temperature before storing in refrigerator.
- The pickled red onions will be ready to eat in about an hour but these are best when prepared a day in advance. Store airtight in the fridge for up to two weeks.