Easy Pickled Onions

Easy Pickled Onions is a side recipe built around red onions, white or apple cider vinegar and water. Plan on 24 servings (2 pint jars) and about 20 minutes.

• Yield 24 servings (2 pint jars)
• Ready in 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 medium red onions
• 1 cup white or apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt ( for table salt)
• Optional: garlic cloves, crushed red pepper or pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Slice off the top of the onion (leaving the root end intact). Remove the skin. Use a mandoline or sharp knife to very thinly slice the onion.
2. Lightly pack the onion slices into one quart jar or two pint jars (or other similar-sized container with a lid).
3. In a microwave-safe bowl or liquid measuring cup or in a small saucepan on the stove, combine the vinegar, water, sugar (or maple syrup), and salt. Heat and stir until the mixture is steaming and the sugar and salt are dissolved (about 2 minutes in the microwave).
4. Pour the liquid evenly over the onions. Press the onions down into the liquid. Let the onions cool for at least an hour. At this point they can be eaten and enjoyed; however, the taste will develop and get better with time. Cover with a lid and refrigerate (up to several weeks).

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.