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pink pickled onions

The Easiest Pink Pickled Onions

These pink pickled onions are so easy to make! All you need is a red onion, white sugar, red wine vinegar, salt and water! They're ready in 15 minutes and they last a while. Add them on tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more!
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
resting time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Add vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a nonreactive pot. Bring to a rolling boil and add the onions. Stir and turn off the heat.
  • Pour in a glass container to cool.
  • After 15-20 minutes, they’ll be perfectly tender and pickled.
  • Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

If you don't like a super tart pickle, add another ½ cup of water. 
Keyword pickled red onions, pickles, quick, salads, tacos
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