Pickled Red Onion
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Calories
- 23
- Protein (g)
- 0.5
- Fat (g)
- 0.1
- Carbs (g)
- 5.4
- Fiber (g)
- 1.5
- Sodium (mg)
- 1150
Values vary with brine strength and added sugar; sodium can be high and sweetness depends on the recipe.
Storage
- Room temp: up to 0 days
- Refrigerated: up to 21 days
- Frozen: up to 0 days
Pickled red onion is thinly sliced red onion cured in vinegar, salt, and sometimes sugar. It stays crisp-tender with a bright magenta hue and delivers a tangy, lightly sweet bite; it cuts richness and wakes up tacos, sandwiches, salads, and grilled meats. Commonly made as quick pickles at home or sold jarred, they’re typically sliced rings or half-moons.
Onion pickling appears across many cuisines, with notable versions in Mexico’s Yucatán escabeche traditions and throughout the Mediterranean and South Asia. Modern quick-pickle methods spread widely in North America alongside home canning, while commercial processors pack red onions in vinegar brines for distribution.
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