Quick Pickled Onions

These quick pickled onions are a dream! Toss red onion with apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, a little sugar and salt. Throw them in the fridge and 2 hours later you’ve got pickled onions for dinner and the week ahead!

Quick Pickled Onions are the BEST

We are a big pickled vegetable family. We love dill pickles, pickled cauliflower, and pickled onions. We seriously put these quick pickled onions and quick pickled spicy peppers on everything.

I remember pickling with my grandma when I was younger. It is a process to pickle cucumbers, onions, and other vegetables in the traditional way. It takes hours and commitment.

If you have avoided putting pickled onions on your burger or adding them to a salad just because you don’t want to take the time to pickle, you’re in luck! These quick pickled onions are a short cut to a delicious pickled onion.

When I say short cut, I do not mean that these pickles are “less than” compared to a traditionally picked vegetable. They are just different and OH so delicious.

All the Ingredients You Need

You only need 5 ingredients to whip up these quick pickled onions! Here is everything you need.

• Red Onion
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• White Vinegar
• Sugar
• Salt

How to Quick Pickle Onions

1. Slice the onion. Slice your onion (any color) in strips or rounds. The thinner you slice them, the quicker they will pickle. Set aside.
2. Shake up the ingredients. Add the vinegar, sugar, and salt to a mason jar and cover. Shake the ingredients until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
3. Add onion to the vinegar mixture. Uncover the mason jar and add the onions to the vinegar mixture. Cover and shake the jar again so the onions are covered in vinegar.
4. Refrigerate. Place the pickled onions in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or over night for the tastiest pickled peppers!
5. Enjoy. Add your quick pickled onions to your favorite recipes and enjoy!

Quick Pickled Onions Tips + Tricks

Ingredient Swaps

• White Sugar – you can substitute white sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener option!
• Vinegar– if you don’t have both of the vinegars for this recipe go ahead and just substitute either vinegar with the other!
• Salt– don’t skip the salt in this recipe! You REALLY need it for pickling!

How do I cut onions for quick pickled onions?

We like to cut our onions into rounds, but you can also slice onions and pickle them as well. The thinner you cut your onions, the quicker they will pickle!

How long does it take for onions to pickle?

It takes about 30 minutes for onions to being to pickle. However, let your onions pickle for about 2 hours before eating them. If you have the time, let the pickles sit overnight for optimal flavor!

Change up the flavor

How long do quick pickled onions last?

If quick pickles are stored in an air tight container, they can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

What do I serve with quick pickled onions?

We love to serve pickled onions on any of our burgers! Try serving them with one of the dishes below.

• Black Bean Burger- You are going to love these easy and flavorful black bean burgers. They’re made with quick roasted garlic, an entire can of black beans, quinoa, and delicious spices.
• Mexican Juicy Lucy– Wow your guests with this beautiful and delicious Mexican Juicy Lucy Recipe! They are made with lean beef and stuffed with cheddar cheese then topped with a homemade fire-roasted corn pico for a healthy, nutritious dinner on the grill.
• Smoked Chicken Salad– Got leftover smoked chicken? Make this super simple smoked chicken salad recipe for an easy way to re-purpose your leftovers! Serve these pickled onions right now top!

Pickled onions are great on salads to add a bit of tang and sweetness! Serve them over any of our delicious salad recipes!