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Pink Pickled Onions Recipe

Get ready to be obsessed! These vibrant pink pickled onions are bursting with flavor and unbelievably addictive. Perfect as a tangy topping for tacos, burgers, hot dogs, smoked meats, and BBQ, or enjoy them straight from the jar! Elevate your salads and salsas with their bright, crunchy bite. This easy recipe from Bon Appetit/Epicurious delivers restaurant-quality results in just minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 144.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pink Pickled Onions

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How to Make Pink Pickled Onions

  1. Sterilize a large jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. Layer 1/3 of the thinly sliced red onions in the jar.
  3. Add 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
  4. Repeat layers twice more with the remaining onions and rosemary, ending with onions.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons pickling spice, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the onions in the jar, pressing down gently to submerge them completely.
  9. Add cold water if necessary to ensure all the onions are fully covered by the liquid.
  10. Let the jar cool completely to room temperature.
  11. Secure the lid tightly on the jar.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours (longer is better for deeper flavor!), before enjoying.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g

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