Pickled Red Onion
Posted by Martina Grace | BASICS
Elevate your dishes with the tangy crunch of homemade pickled red onions—simple to make, bursting with flavor, and the perfect zesty addition to any meal!
🍽 Servings: total 1L 🕓 Prep Time: 10 mins 🕓 Cook Time: 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
◦ 2 red onions
◦ 1 1/2 cup water
◦ 1 1/2 cup white vinegar
◦ 1/3 cup cane sugar
◦ 2 tsp salt
◦ 2 tsp mixed peppercorns
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a pot, add the water, vinegar, sugar, salt and peppercorns. Bring it to a boil and let simmer until the sugar and salt is melted (couple of minutes). Let it cool.
2. Cut your onions into thin rings. Split into 2 jars of 500ml. Add your liquid.
3. Refrigerate overnight. Top these delicious pickled onions on your salads, toast, tacos, etc.
Keep up to 2 weeks.
🌱 Enjoy every bite,
Martina.
NUTRITION FACTS
✦ Red onions are rich in antioxidants such as quercetin and anthocyanins, which can help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
✦ The antioxidants and sulfur compounds in red onions can improve heart health by reducing blood pressure, lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, and improving overall cardiovascular function.
✦ Red onions contain prebiotics like inulin and fructooligosaccharides, which can support gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and improving digestion.
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