Pickled Onions

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tangy, quick-pickled red onions with thyme and black pepper
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Pickled Onions

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 20.0

Description

These quick-pickled red onions offer a vibrant, tangy crunch that brightens up any meal. Infused with fresh thyme, black peppercorns, and a blend of red wine vinegar and olive oil, they deliver a complex flavor profile that balances acidity with subtle sweetness. Perfect as a garnish for grilled meats, a topping for burgers, or a sharp addition to salads and charcuterie boards. The onions soften slightly during the brief simmer, retaining enough bite to provide textural contrast. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to prepare with pantry staples. Allow them to steep for a few hours to let the flavors meld, resulting in a sophisticated side dish that elevates everyday cooking with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sauté the thinly sliced red onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a large non-corrosive saucepan, combine the red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, sugar, black peppercorns, and 4 sprigs of fresh thyme.
  3. Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Add the sautéed onions to the hot vinegar mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the onions to steep in the liquid for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
  6. When ready to serve, drain the pickling liquid from the onions.
  7. Top the drained onions with finely chopped fresh thyme and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 20.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 0.6g2%

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

Keywords: pickled, onions, red onions, thyme, vinegar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, mediterranean, vegan, side dish, quick pickle, garnish, preserved, flavorful, tangy, easy recipe, pantry staples, grilling accompaniment, salad topping
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