Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions
A quick and flavorful recipe for pickling red onions with a perfect balance of sweetness and heat, ideal for salads, sandwiches, and tacos.
Ingredients
Pickling Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar You may add more to adjust acidity
- 1/2 cup honey For sweetness; alternatively, use agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for desired spice level
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
- Water (as needed) To balance acidity if needed
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces red onions Thinly sliced
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium heat until the honey dissolves completely.
- If the pickling liquid is too acidic, add water to balance the flavor.
- Place the thinly sliced red onions in a jar or bowl, making sure they are ready to soak up the delicious pickling liquid.
Pickling
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Let the onions sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using.
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the pickled onions. Let them pickle for a few hours or overnight.
Notes
Pickled red onions last about 2 weeks in an airtight container; store submerged in the brine. For variations, consider adding garlic, trying different sweeteners, or adding herbs.