Description
These hot honey pickled red onions are bright, sweet, and just a touch spicy, making them a perfect addition to various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium red onions, sliced thin
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel and slice the red onions thinly. Place the sliced onions into a clean jar or bowl.
- In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, water, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir briefly to combine before heating.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until the honey and salt dissolve.
- Pour the hot brine over the sliced onions, pressing them down to be fully submerged. Let cool to room temperature for 30–45 minutes. Seal and refrigerate. Let sit for at least 24 hours before using.
Notes
These pickled onions last 3–4 weeks in the fridge and keep developing flavor over time. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg