Pickled Onions Recipe
on May 16, 2023, Updated Jul 11, 2024
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Making Pickled Onions 🧅 is easier than you think. With just one ingredient and ⏲️ two minutes, you can create the best spicy pickled onions! This quick and simple recipe is my secret weapon for adding a burst of flavor to any dish, from salads to burgers.
Why You’ll Love This Pickled Onions Recipe
These Pickled Onions are a game-changer in the world of quick recipe additions. With only one ingredient and a mere two minutes ⏲️ of prep time, you’ll have the perfect blend of sweetness and crunch. I make these pickled onions weekly because they are so versatile and add an incredible flavor burst to 🥗 salads, wraps, souvlaki, burgers, and more. This recipe not only prevents waste but also transforms leftover pickling juice into a delicious addition to your meals. You’ll love how effortlessly these pickled onions bring your dishes to the next level.
How to Prepare This Pickled Onions Recipe
🥒 Use a jar of pickled vegetables (e.g., pepperoncini) and save the pickling liquid once the jar is mostly empty.
🧅 Using a sharp knife, thinly slice onions and then add the sliced onions to the jar, pressing them down to submerge in the liquid.
🧊 Then refrigerate the jar overnight.
🥪 Enjoy the pickled onions as a topping for your favorite recipes the next day.
Nonna’s Tip 🧅
If you prefer a milder taste, simply use the pickling juice from other vegetables like pickles or olives.
Variations and Substitutions for Pickled Onions Recipe
Remember if you are changing or adding ingredients you may have to experiment and adjust the quantities.
- Include spices such as black peppercorns, mustard seeds, or 🌿 dill for extra flavor.
- For sweeter pickles, add your preferred sweetener, such as a tablespoon of sugar or 🍯 honey.
- Add 🍋 lemon or lime zest to the pickling liquid for a citrusy twist.
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or other 🌶️ hot peppers to the pickled onions.
- Use the brine from other pickled vegetables you enjoy, such as pickled jalapeños, banana peppers, or others.
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Best Served With
- Tacos, burgers or pizza as a topping
- A fresh salad 🥗 or some 🥑 avocado toast
- Some grilled meat or a rice or grain bowl
Common Questions
If you don’t like heat or spice, you can use the liquid from pickles, olives, or any other vegetables you have on hand.
These will last you in the fridge for weeks. Ours only last a few days, as my family can eat them all in one sitting.
Yes, you can add extra spices, herbs, or a pinch of sugar to the pickling liquid for additional flavor.
You can create a quick pickling liquid using vinegar, water, salt, and any other additional spices or herbs you like if you don’t have any pickled vegetables on hand.
Pickled Onions
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 jar pickled pepperoncini, or any pickled vegetable
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced into thin circles
Instructions
- Purchase a jar of any pickled veg (or use one you already have). I used pepperoncini this time but any pickled veggies will work.
- Once the jar is empty of most or all solids, save the pickling liquid. Add the sliced onions to the jar and gently press the onions down with the back of a spoon, making sure the onions are fully submerged in the pickling liquid.
- Put the lid back on and leave it in the fridge overnight. The following day you will be left with delicious pickled onions that you can use as the perfect topping to your favorite recipes. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
