Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions
Elevate your culinary creations with the vibrant and exciting flavors of Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions. This quick and easy recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Picture crunchy, tangy red onions bathed in a luscious brine of apple cider vinegar, honey, and just the right amount of heat from red pepper flakes. These pickled beauties are not only beautiful but also incredibly versatile—perfect for topping tacos, adding a zesty crunch to salads, or enhancing sandwiches with a delightful twist. Once you taste them, you’ll understand why they’ve become a staple in kitchens everywhere!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until dissolved.
- Thinly slice the red onions using a knife or mandoline and place them in a glass jar or bowl.
- Pour the hot brine over the sliced onions until fully submerged.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before sealing and refrigerating for at least one hour (overnight is best).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg