How to make pickled red onions in under 10 minutes. Pickled red onions have found their way to my heart. Their vibrant pink beauty is appealing, providing the perfect tangy, sweet, and crunchy blend.

You will love this easy pickled onion recipe because it is simple and versatile. I use it for almost all my dishes. I tried it on my sandwich, and it didn't disappoint. It adds a punch of flavor to everything!
These pickled onions are my go-to for adding a bright flavor to sandwiches, rice, salads, bowls, and more. They take a few minutes to prepare and require only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients needed to make pickled red onions
Onion medium-sized
Bay leaf
Coriander seeds - substitute with the powder
Chili flakes - you can use fresh chili pepper
White vinegar - use any vinegar of choice
Water
Brown sugar - use any sugar of your choice. Sugar is added to balance the taste of the vinegar.
Salt to taste

How to Make Pickled Red Onions
Start by thinly slicing the onions. The thinner slices pickle and absorb flavors quickly. But I prefer mine not to be too thin to get them crunchy. It depends on how you like yours to turn out. If unsure, try different ones and stick to the size you prefer.
Then, in a microwaveable bowl or cup, prepare the mixture by combining chili flakes, coriander seeds, salt, sugar vinegar, and water.
Once the mixture is ready, put the bay leaf into a jar and pour the onion slices. Carefully pour the liquid over the onions, ensuring they are fully covered. Let the mixt. Leave to cool to room temperature before sealing the jar or covering the bowl.

Your quick pickled onions will be ready to enjoy in about 10 minutes. The longer the onions sit, the more intense the flavors will become, but they are delicious even after a short pickling time. These pickled red onions add a zesty, vinegary taste that enhances and sharpens the flavors of any dish they accompany.
How to store
Store the pickled onions in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to two weeks. If they have been in the fridge for over two weeks, discard them. It is best to start with a small batch and then increase the quantity as you become familiar with it.
Tips to Make Picked Red Onions
- Try not to overpower the taste by using too many ingredients at once.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add spices or herbs like oregano, black peppercorns, bay leaves, or coriander seeds to the pickling liquid.
- Cut the onions evenly to help them absorb the flavors uniformly.
- Use fresh red onions to get a bright color or flavor.
- Adjust the ingredients to your taste.
- Use any vinegar of choice, like rice vinegar, apple cider, red vinegar, or wine vinegar.
Recipe

How to Make Pickled Red Onions
Equipment
- Mason jar
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 2 onion medium-sized
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Notes
Nutrition
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