10 Minute Pickled Red Onions

Name: 10 Minute Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 1 large jar (about 8 servings)
Ingredients: 3 Red onions, thinly sliced into half-moons or rings; 1 cup White vinegar; 1 cup Hot water; 2 tsp Kosher salt; 1 tsp Whole peppercorns; Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 tbsp Maple syrup; 1 splash Apple cider vinegar

Tangy, a little sweet (maple, not sugar!), and that hot pink jar magic. I put these on literally everything: tacos, bowls, salads, sandwiches, eggs.

Total time: 40 minor overnight
Serves: 1 large jar (about 8 servings)
Updated: May 14, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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10 Minute Pickled Red Onions

Prep: 10 min
Pickling time: 30 minbetter overnight
Total: 40 minor overnight
Serves: 1 large jar (about 8 servings)

Ingredients

3 Red onions, thinly sliced into half-moons or rings
1 cup White vinegar
1 cup Hot water
2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp Whole peppercorns
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tbsp Maple syrup
1 splash Apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Step 1Slice onions (rings are pretty, half moons are easier)
Step 2Add the vinegar, hot water, salt, peppercorns, chili, maple and apple cider vinegar to a clean jar
Step 3Add the sliced onions and push down to cover
Step 4Lid on, shake, cool and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes (overnight is best)