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This quick Pickled Red Onions recipe only takes 5 minutes to make, and they immediately elevate any meal you add them to. They are delicious and extremely versatile.

Add them to any of my favorite bowl recipes, like Buddha Bowl, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Fajita Bowls or Mojo Pork Bowl.

A quick Pickled Red Onions recipe in a mason jar, ready to enjoy or refrigerate.

Why I love this recipe:

  • Easy – Only 5 minutes to prep they last in the fridge for weeks, ready to liven up any dish.
  • Versatile – Enjoy them on tacos, sandwiches, salads, wraps, lox bagels, or a yummy bowl recipe.
  • Pantry Ingredients – All you need is a red onion and simple pantry ingredients you already have on hand.

How to Pickle Red Onions:

Slice Onions: Thinly slice the onions then place in a colander. Rinse with very hot water, then add to a 1-pint jar or container. Add sliced garlic.

Two images showing sliced red onions rinsed in a colander, then added to a mason jar with garlic.

Combine: Add vinegars, water, salt and pepper to a microwave-safe bowl then stir to combine. Microwave for 30 seconds then pour over onions in jar. Refrigerate the best pickled red onions for at least an hour before eating.

The best Pickled Red Onions recipe in a jar, some of it being picked up with a gold fork.

Make Ahead Instructions:

To Make Ahead: you can keep these homemade pickled red onions in the fridge for up to two weeks.

How to Eat Pickled Red Onions:

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Pickled Red Onions

Author: Lauren Allen
This quick Pickled Red Onions recipe only takes 5 minutes to make! They are delicious and extremely versatile. They immediately elevate any meal you add them to!
Prep: 5 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Ingredients  

  • 1 large red onion, , thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup red vinegar
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions 

  • Thinly slice the onions and place in a colander. Rinse with very hot water, then add to a 1-pint jar or container. Add sliced garlic.
  • Add vinegars, water, salt and pepper to a microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine. Microwave for 30 seconds. Pour over onions in jar. Refrigerate for at least an hour before eating.
  • Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Lauren Allen

Welcome! I’m Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos.

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Ivan
1 year ago

Great food receipes!

Sam Pai
2 years ago

5 stars
its a WAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO recipe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!