Red onion quick pickles

If you’re not quite ready for a full on lacto-fermentation pickle, then you friend, are in the right place. And truly, who wants to wait that long to eat something pickled? Quick pickles are an easy, ingenious way to get vinegared items into your mouth as soon as possible. An awesome beginner project for anyone interested in the acidic side of life and a versatile condiment that you can and should eat before most social interactions. Power play, am I right? These red onion quick pickles use just a few ingredients you probably have on hand and can be ready in an hour! (Though the longer you let them sit the more flavorful they’ll be.)

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Not to mention the lovely magenta coloring they take on after sitting in vinegar. The purple / red of the onion skin creates a vibrant hue that accents just about any savory dish. Paired with sliced serrano pepper or red chili flake for a spicy kick, these quick pickles pack a whole lot of punch. Feel free to get creative with your aromatic add-ins here. Maybe dice up a little sad ginger or forgotten garlic or throw in some herbaceous stems. This is a great recipe to use up those leftover aromatics you were definitely sure you would use when you bought them. Toss em in a quick pickle!

Try adding in to this limey cabbage cilantro slaw!

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Red onion quick pickles   by

These colorful, red onion quick pickles pack a whole lot of flavor, use just a few ingredients you probably have on hand, and are ready in no time!

makes: approx 10 servings | prep time: 5 min | soaking time: 1 - 2 hours | total time: 5 min

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Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 serrano pepper or 1 tsp red chili flake
  • 1-2 tbsp approx of ginger, garlic, herbs / herb stems, other aromatics (optional)
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp approx ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup white or apple cider vinegar (I used white)
  • 1/2 cup water

To-Do's

  1. Clean and dry a glass jar or similar container (with a lid.)
  2. Slice onion and serrano / aromatics (is using) thinly. Add to jar.
  3. Add in salt, pepper, and chili flake.
  4. Add in vinegar and water. Make sure your onions are full covered, using a fork to press down. Add additional vinegar / water as needed in a 1:1 ratio.
  5. Cover container with lid and let sit on the counter for at least 1 – 2 hours before enjoying. The longer you can let the onions sit the more flavor they will take on.
  6. Add to salads, bowls, stir fries, sandwiches, and more! These keep well in the fridge for about 1 month.
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