Spicy Pickled Onions

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Spicy Pickled Onions

A tangy and sweet condiment made with a mix of red and yellow onions, soaked in a spiced vinegar bath with garlic and mustard seeds. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to tacos, sandwiches, and salads.

20 minPrep
10 minCook
8
Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE PICKLED ONIONS

  • 1 ½ red onions 300g
  • ½ yellow onions 100g

FOR THE PICKLING LIQUID

  • 1 cup white vinegar 240g
  • ½ cup water 120g
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar 15g
  • 1 tsp salt 5g
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns 2g
  • ¼ tsp mustard seeds 1g
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves 15g
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 1g

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Thinly slice the red and yellow onions into rings.

    • ½yellow onions
  2. Step 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, salt, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

    • 1 cupwhite vinegar
    • ½ cupwater
    • 1 tbspgranulated sugar
    • 1 tspsalt
    • ½ tspblack peppercorns
    • ¼ tspmustard seeds
    • ¼ tspred pepper flakes
  3. Step 3

    Pack the sliced onions into a clean glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the onions, making sure they are completely covered.

    • ½yellow onions
  4. Step 4

    Let the pickled onions cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutritional info

Estimated nutritional value per serving. Not medical advice. Learn more.

Calories 30
Protein 1g
Carbs 7g
Fat 0g

Nutrition estimates

Prepful estimates nutrition from ingredient weights and serving counts. Ingredient data is matched against Prepful's ingredient database and USDA FoodData Central when available. Some values may be estimated when an exact ingredient match is unavailable.

Method: Recipe totals are calculated from each ingredient's gram weight, then divided by the recipe's serving count. Values are rounded for display.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is for meal planning only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before making medical or dietary decisions.

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