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Pickled Red Onions

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Ingredients

  • 1 Small Onion, halved then thinly sliced
  • 1 C White Vinegar
  • 1 C Water
  • 1/4 C Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat stirring frequently until the sugar and salt are dissolved. This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Once the sugar and salt have fully dissolved, turn off the heat and let cool slightly for 5 minutes.
  • While the pickling liquid is cooling, half the red onion and thinly slice into half-moon shapes. Add them to an air-tight, glass container such as a mason jar or refrigerator storage container.
  • Pour the slightly cooled pickling liquid over the top of the onions until just covered; they do not need to be fully submerged.
  • Cover, store in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.