How to Make Pickled Onions at Home Quickly

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while being slightly healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with unique flavor.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can enhance flavor with a more complex profile.

Slice the red onion thinly and place in a clean jar.

In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, boiling water, white sugar, and salt.

Heat the mixture until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the sliced onion in the jar.

Ensure onions are fully submerged in the liquid.

Seal the jar tightly and let it cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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