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Pickled Red Onions

Pickled red onions in a bowl, vibrant and tangy, perfect for adding flavor to tacos, sandwiches, or salads.
  • Serves:  12
  • Prep Time:  1 hr 10 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups boiling water

Method

  1. In a 1-quart glass jar, stir together the vinegar, cloves, garlic, sugar, salt, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Place the onion slices in a mesh strainer set over the sink. Slowly pour the boiling water over the onions. Using tongs, immediately transfer the hot onions to the vinegar mixture. Gently press the onions down to fully submerge.
  3. Seal the jar and let the onions pickle, refrigerated, for at least 1 hour before using, preferably overnight. Store refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.