Published 6/24/2024 I remember pickling veggies (cucumbers, onions, and peppers!) with my grandma as a kid and let me tell you, the old- fashioned way of pickling is definitely a process! Not only is it intimidating, but it takes hours and commitment. That’s why, we’re excited to share our QUICK pickled onion recipe with you. Same great flavor, but a lot less time!
This Quick Pickled Onion Recipe is 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. They’re a straight-up dream on our pulled pork. 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 shortcut, I do not mean that these pickles are “less than” compared to a traditionally picked vegetable. But they do take way less time. In fact, they’re ready to go in just 2 hours and there is no stovetop involved!
What You Need to Quick Pickle Onions
You only need 5 ingredients to whip up these onions! Here is everything you need.
Red Onion Apple Cider Vinegar White Vinegar Sugar Salt
How to Quick Pickle Onions
A Few 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! We use red onion because they are sweeter and have a flavor that we enjoy with a quick pickled onion. We also love the color that purple onions give our pickled onions! You CAN use white or yellow onions, too! Use what you have on hand. Other than onions, you only need a few more ingredients to pickle your onions.
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!
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.
How to Serve Your Quick Pickled Red 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!
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