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Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions

Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions That Transform Any Meal

Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions offer a sweet and tangy burst that transforms any dish, perfect for elevating meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickling Mix
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar Essential for the pickling process
  • 0.5 cup honey Can be replaced with agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon salt Regular table or kosher salt works perfectly
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground is best
For the Onions
  • 1 large red onion Can substitute with white or yellow onions for a milder taste

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • sharp knife or mandoline
  • Clean glass jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Heat until honey dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Slice the red onion into thin rings and place into a clean glass jar.
  3. Once the pickling mixture simmers, pour it over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  4. Let the jar cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
  5. For best flavor, let the onions sit longer to deepen flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pickled onions can last up to two weeks in the fridge and are great for meal prep.

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