A great way to add flavor and complexity to a dish is by introducing different flavor profiles, like sweet, salty, spicy, or tangy. Sometimes all a dish needs to go from good to great is a touch of tangy acidity. An easy way to do this is by topping it with pickled onions. And you’ll feel so proud when you know that you made them yourself!
Surprisingly, it’s easier to pickle foods than you might realize. There are different ways to do this, but here is a quite easy way. All you need are a few simple ingredients and an airtight glass jar.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 3 cups white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons kosher or pickling salt
- 2-4 medium white, red, or vidalia onions julienne into 1/4 inch slices
- garlic, carrots, jalapenos, bay leaves, peppercorns optional
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a simmer. Stirring to ensure the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Pack the onions (and other optional ingredients, if desired) into a canning jar or glass jar with airtight lid.
- Pour the hot liquid over the onions filling the jar to the top.
- Cover and let sit until cool. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator for a week and then enjoy on tacos, soups, burgers, and more!