Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Canning & Preserves Pickle How to Make the Best Pickled Red Onions 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews These pickled red onions take on a beautiful pink hue. The slivers have just the right amount of sweet, tangy and salty flavors for use in salads, sandwiches and more. The onions are thin enough to absorb the flavors yet maintain their crunch. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Laura Kanya is a recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 12, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Fred Hardy Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup white-wine vinegar ½ cup water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large clove garlic, very thinly sliced 1 bay leaf 2 (3-inch) thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns 2 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion Directions Combine vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt and peppercorns in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Meanwhile, place onion in a quart-size mason jar. Pour the pickling liquid over the onion in the jar. Press the onion with the back of a wooden spoon to fully submerge it in the pickling liquid. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Seal the lid. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 1 month. To make ahead Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 1 month, making sure onion is submerged in liquid. Equipment Quart-size mason jar Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 13 Calories 3g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 1/4 cup Calories 13 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Vitamin A 3IU 0% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 6mcg 2% Sodium 25mg 1% Calcium 7mg 1% Magnesium 3mg 1% Potassium 42mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.