Kelly JensenThis spicy pickled onions recipe is a simple and flavorful condiment that takes a few ingredients and 10 minutes to make! A fantastic addition to tacos, chili, or soups.
Finely chop onions and place them in a jar with vinegar, sugar, salt, and some peppers for spice. They’re a little sweet, tangy, and savory – a great way to elevate your next dinner.
I love flavor additions like these spicy pickled onions, that are easy to make and bring big taste to any dish you put them on. I made these to top a big bowl of spicy pinto bean stew, and they were fantastic!
I also add them to soups, even prepared soups like ramen, to give a little homemade flavor to pre-made dishes.
These Spicy Pickled Onions Are
- Bright
- Fresh
- Spicy
- Savory
- Sweet
- Briny
- Ready in 10 Minutes
A No-Cook Onion Recipe That’s Perfect for Summer
These no-cook spicy pickled onions are a quick and simple recipe. I love a good no-cook recipe for those days when I’m not feeling like standing around the stove, or for summer nights when it’s too hot to cook. I have a whole collection of recipes that require zero cooking at all, check them out here!
This pickled onion recipe comes together in about 10 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make. Just use a few pantry staple ingredients and you have a tasty condiment ready in no time. And very little to clean up afterwards… an added bonus!
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I cook with fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!
- Onions – I used red onions, but you can use white or yellow if desired.
- Jalapeno Pepper – for spice, and also some great fresh flavor.
- White Wine Vinegar: not to be confused with normal white vinegar, this white wine vinegar gives this recipe a really nice flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: I like this organic sugar for my recipes, I recommend it for cooking and baking.
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen. It’s inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
How Do I Pickle Spicy Red Onions?
This is a quick-pickle recipe, which lasts up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It’s not meant for long-term storage, but is a great perishable pickle when you want something quick!
- Thinly slice the onions and jalapenos. Place them in a mason jar (I used a quart sized jar.)
- Add the white vinegar, which should just cover the onions. If it does not, add more to cover the onions. Add the sugar, and salt.
- Seal the jar with a lid and band, and shake well until the sugar and salt are combined.
- Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
30 Minute Side Dishes for Entertaining
This pickled onions recipe is what I call an Easy Entertaining Dish – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect when you want to bring something that has great flavor (these would be amazing on burgers or hot dogs) that you know no one else will bring. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals that you can make in under 30 minutes.
Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared side dish from the store (and way more impressive too)! If you’re heading to a party, potluck, or BBQ, check out my list of top host gifts for summer entertaining for that next-level gift your host will love!
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Spicy Pickled Onions
Equipment
- mason jar
Ingredients
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions and jalapenos. Place them in a mason jar (I used a quart sized jar.)
- Add the white vinegar, which should just cover the onions. If it does not, add more to cover the onions. Add the sugar, and salt.
- Seal the jar with a lid and band, and shake well until the sugar and salt are combined.
- Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
Notes
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