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pickled red onions

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

These crispy, tangy and sweet little guys are extremely easy & quick to make and also a great condiment to have on hand.

yield 2 - 500 ml jars
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pickled red onions

  • 4 c
    red onions, thinly sliced and halved (lyonnaise cut)
  • 1 1/2 c
    white vinegar (substitute white wine vinegar)
  • 1 c
    water
  • 4 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp
    ground himalayan sea salt

How To Make pickled red onions

  • 1
    In 2 - 500 ml mason jars, fill and pack tightly with onion slices; set aside.
  • 2
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let the brine cool to room temperature.
  • 3
    Pour the brine over the onions, place the lid on and apply the screw band. Shake the jar until the onion slices are well coated.
  • 4
    Let marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • 5
    Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
  • 6
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