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pink pickled onions in a glass jar

The Easiest Pink Pickled Onions

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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!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword pickled red onions, pickles, quick, salads, tacos
Prep Time 10 minutes
resting time 20 minutes

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.