Description
A vibrant and tangy condiment that adds a spicy kick and citrusy flavor to your dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the orange zest.
- Place the sliced red onions in a jar or container.
- Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using.
Notes
- These pickled onions can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Great as a topping for tacos, salads, or sandwiches.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Pickled Red Onions, Orange Zest, Pickling, Condiment, Vegan