Pickled Red Onions! Tangy, Zesty, Vegan & Gluten-Free

white vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor and is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

black peppercorns

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

Ground black pepper is more accessible and less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can provide a similar herbal note at a lower cost.

Cut the red onion into thin slices.

Fill a pint-sized jar with the onion slices.

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour the hot brine over the onion slices in the jar, ensuring the onions are covered.

Let the jar cool to room temperature.

Seal the jar and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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