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Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions

Spice Up Meals with These Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions

Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions add a spicy, sweet flavor to your dishes, perfect for tacos and salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar white vinegar can be a substitute
  • 0.5 cup honey maple syrup can be used for a unique twist
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust amount based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Onions
  • 2 large red onions can substitute with white or yellow onions

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • heatproof jar

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently for about 5 minutes until the honey fully dissolves.
  2. While the brine is heating, slice red onions thinly, aiming for about a quarter-inch thickness.
  3. Once the brine is ready, carefully pour the hot mixture over the sliced onions in a heatproof jar, ensuring they're fully submerged.
  4. Allow the jar to cool to room temperature for about 15 minutes, then cover and refrigerate.
  5. For best flavor, let the onions marinate for at least 1 hour, but ideally, 1-2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pickled onions enhance any dish and are perfect for tacos, salads, or as a snack.

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