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An overhead shot of thinly sliced rings of red onion inside of a mason jar and submerged in pickling liquid. The jar is set on a light blue surface.

(Quick AF!) Quick Pickled Red Onions – No Boiling Required

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  • Author: Jess Larson | Plays Well With Butter
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Sauces & Condiments
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Say hello to your new favorite topping: Quick Pickled Red Onions! Made with just 5 simple ingredients and no cooking or boiling required, these tangy, zesty onions come together in just 5 minutes of active prep. They’re the perfect way to add a burst of flavor and that irresistible neon pink pop of color to any dish!

Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or agave, or honey)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup rice vinegar (or another mild vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar)
  • ½ cup hot water

Instructions

  1. Prep: Peel and very thinly slice the red onion. The more thinly you slice the onion, the quicker they’ll pickle. Transfer to a small bowl, jar, or airtight container and set aside. An overhead shot of a wood cutting board that sits on a light blue surface. On top of the cutting board is a handheld mandolin slicer, a pile of raw red onion that has been thinly sliced, and a partially sliced raw red onion.
  2. Whisk together the pickling liquid: Add the syrup, kosher salt, vinegar, and water to a liquid measuring cup or small bowl. Whisk to combine, dissolving the salt into the pickling liquid. An overhead shot of a single liquid measuring cup full of pickling liquid for easy pickled red onions sits on a light blue surface. A metal whisk sits inside the measuring cup.
  3. Make the quick pickled onions: Pour the pickling liquid over the prepared onions from Step 1. Use a fork, as needed, to mix and submerge all the onions in the liquid. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow the onions to pickle for 2-4 hours until they develop their bright pink, jewel-toned color. Garnish your favorite dishes with them throughout the week and enjoy! [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="13949,13950"]

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Notes

  • Storage: Quick pickled red onions will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. 

Find it online: https://playswellwithbutter.com/quick-pickled-red-onions/