Pickled Onion Rings

These quick-pickled onion rings are a vibrant, zesty addition to any meal. Made with just one large onion, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and a dash of hot pepper sauce, they offer a perfect balance of tartness and mild heat. The brief boiling step softens the raw bite of the onions, allowing the flavors to penetrate quickly. They are incredibly versatile, adding a bright crunch to hamburgers, cheese sandwiches, or egg salad. This simple recipe requires no canning equipment; just a jar and the refrigerator. Ready in just two days, these pickles keep for up to two months, making them an excellent make-ahead condiment for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 5.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-cal, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These quick-pickled onion rings are a vibrant, zesty addition to any meal. Made with just one large onion, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and a dash of hot pepper sauce, they offer a perfect balance of tartness and mild heat. The brief boiling step softens the raw bite of the onions, allowing the flavors to penetrate quickly. They are incredibly versatile, adding a bright crunch to hamburgers, cheese sandwiches, or egg salad. This simple recipe requires no canning equipment; just a jar and the refrigerator. Ready in just two days, these pickles keep for up to two months, making them an excellent make-ahead condiment for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

Ingredients

1/2 lg Onion
1/2 cup White or cider vinegar
1/2 cup Water
2.5 tbsp Sugar
0.25 tsp Salt
2 dashes Hot pepper sauce

Directions

1
Cut the onion into thin slices.
2
Separate the slices into individual rings.
3
Place the onion rings into a sterilized jar or container.
4
Bring water to a boil and pour it over the onions to cover them completely.
5
Let the onions sit in the hot water until cool, then drain thoroughly.
6
In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and hot pepper sauce.
7
Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
8
Pour the hot brine over the drained onion rings in the jar.
9
Cover the jar tightly and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 5.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Allow the pickles to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 days before eating for best flavor.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

These pickled onions pair well with hamburgers, cheese sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, and as a general pickle accompaniment to regular meals.

Yield: Makes about 2 cups. A typical diet serving is 2-3 onion rings.

Keywords: pickled onions, quick pickles, red onion, vinegar brine, onion rings, side dish, vegan, gluten free, hamburger topping, refrigerator pickles, easy recipe, condiment, preserving, tangy, spicy

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