Quick & Easy Pickled Red Onions - No Sugar

Pickled red onions with the pickling liquid in a glass mason jar kept on a kitchen counter.

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Quick & Easy Pickled Red Onions - No Sugar

Looking for a quick pickled red onions recipe that's both easy and delicious? These no sugar added pickled onions are the perfect tangy addition to your favorite dishes, and they're ready in just 15 minutes! Made with red wine vinegar and a touch of grenadine for natural sweetness, this easy pickled onion recipe will become your go-to condiment.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Pickles

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 7kcal

Author: Vaishali

Equipment

Glass Mason Jar
Sauce Pan

Ingredients

1 red onion big, thinly sliced
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup water
2 tablespoon grenadine unsweetened
½ teaspoon black peppercorns optional
½ teaspoon salt optional

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the red wine vinegar, water, grenadine, and salt. Add the peppercorns, if using. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat,
Slice your red onions into thin circles or half-moons, about ⅛ inch thick. Place them in a clean glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced onions. Let cool to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. For best flavor, let them pickle for 2-4 hours.

Notes

Step by Step - I have included the step by step photos in the blog post. Please don't forget to check those out.
Onion - I use red onions in this pickled onion recipe. I love the crunch and the color! You can also use white or yellow onions.

Red wine vinegar - I love the flavor profile of red wine vinegar for pickling onions. It has a robust, slightly fruity acidity that complements the sharpness of onions without being too harsh.

Grenadine - provides sweetness without refined sugar. Just make sure to use real pomegranate grenadine rather than the high-fructose corn syrup versions. It enhances the pink-red hues of red onions, and the pickled onions turn a gorgeous deep pink or magenta color.

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