Sweet Pickled Red Onions
My sweet pickled red onions are the perfect treat for taco night or any Mexican fiesta! Full of flavour, they’ll elevate even the most typical taco to new flavour heights!
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tsp Maldon sea salt
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Add the onions to a glass jar, and pour over the cider vinegar.
- In a large jug, combined the sea salt, sugar and boiling water and stir until sugar and salt has dissolved.
- Pour the hot water over the onions, and set aside for at least one hour uncovered.
- Cover and refrigerate until needed.
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Sweet Pickled Red Onions Recipe
Throughout my childhood, tacos were that quick and easy treat, thrown together in mere minutes to feed the hungry hoards. These days, in my own home, tacos are anything but a simple affair. Tacos are a day-long experience for me as I immerse myself in preparing toppings and fillings. There’s not a taco topping I haven’t fallen in love with, from my steak carnitas, rustic guacamole, pico de gallo, corn salsa, and today’s recipe – my quick and easy Sweet Pickled Red Onions.
Why would I spend so much time preparing all these fillings though? Simply because I love the range of colours, flavours and textures each of these fillings bring to the taco table. Variety is the spice of life, and who doesn’t want tacos with an abundance of spice? By having a variety of fillings, it means each taco is a unique and flavoursome experience.
These sweet pickled red onions are a must-have on any taco that passes my plate. They’re the perfect balance between the intense pickled flavours coupled with sweetness, and really elevate anything they’re paired with. Because of how easy they are to make, and can be made well in advance, there’s no reason not to include them on the taco menu.
When making these sweet pickled onions, I highly recommend using a mandolin to get the onion sliced as thinly and evenly as possible. However, if you’re handy with a knife there’s nothing wrong with using your skills!
These onions will last about a week if stored in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Though I doubt they will last past the first round of tacos – they’re that yum!
The Pickle Pantry: Perfect Sweet Red Onions Recipe
I’m excited to share my favourite Sweet Pickled Red Onions recipe with you. These crimson onions go through a delightful transformation as they soak in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and aromatic spices. What emerges from this process is not just a condiment but a flavour enhancer that can elevate any dish.
The beauty of these pickled red onions lies in their versatility. I adore using them as a zesty topping for gourmet burgers, where their tanginess perfectly complements the richness of the meat. They also add a burst of colour and flavour to tacos, salads, sandwiches, or as a side dish. With my easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll master the art of pickling, achieving that perfect balance between sweet and tangy that makes these pickled red onions an essential in your kitchen.
