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Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions

Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions

Elevate your dishes with Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions, a sweet and spicy condiment perfect for tacos, salads, and grilled meats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickling Mixture
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar Provides tanginess and acidity for the pickling process.
  • 1/2 cup honey Adds sweetness; can be substituted with maple syrup or agave syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust quantity based on spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adds depth to the taste.
For the Onions
  • 1 large red onion Primary ingredient; use white or yellow onions if desired.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • sharp knife
  • clean jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until honey dissolves.
  2. While heating, slice the red onion into thin, quarter-inch thick rounds.
  3. Pour the hot pickling mixture over the sliced onions in a clean jar, ensuring they are submerged.
  4. Allow the jar to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes before covering and refrigerating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour for best flavor; letting them rest for 1-2 days enhances the taste even more.

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