I love pickles of all sorts! Pickled onions are one of my favourites, and red onion pickles are so simple to make and very versatile in recipes.

Above are the ingredients I use. I prefer to make small batches at a time. It is easy to double the recipe if you'd like to make a larger amount.

After peeling and slicing the onions, stuff them quite tightly into a glass jar of your choice. When pickling I don't like to leave much room in the jar because then the onions will be completely covered in the pickling liquid. Slice the onion anyway you prefer, in rounds are strips. This time I sliced them thicker than I usually do, they were good, but I think that thin slices are best.

In a saucepan bring the vinegar, water, salt and sugar to a boil. Give it a stir, and when the sugar has dissolved and the liquid has boiled, then pour the liquid over the onions. Close with a lid and let sit overnight for best results.

Pickled Red Onion

Ingredients

• 1/2 a large red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Slice the onion thinly, and put into a jar. Press down to pack the onion in tightly.
2. In a small pot add the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about a minute until the sugar has melted.
3. Pour the liquid over the onions. Seal the jar. After the jar has cooled, store in the fridge. You can use after about an hour, but it is better the next day.

I like them on burgers as above, or on a salad, wrap or sandwich. You can try different vinegars if you like. I have made them with plain white vinegar. They turned out a little more sour than with the apple cider vinegar.

Do you make pickled red onions? What recipe do you use?

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