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Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions

Zesty Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions to Elevate Any Meal

Transform your meals with these Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions, a quick and easy condiment that adds a sweet and spicy kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickling Liquid
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup honey can substitute with maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to control heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher salt can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper omit for milder flavor
For the Onions
  • 1 large red onion can substitute with white or yellow onion, but flavor may vary

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • clean jar or airtight bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until honey dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Slice 1 large red onion into thin rings, about a quarter-inch thick. To minimize tears, chill the onion for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  3. Place sliced red onions into a clean jar or airtight bowl, layering gently. Leave space at the top for pickling liquid.
  4. Pour the pickling liquid over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Press down gently if some onions float.
  5. Allow the jar to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Seal the jar and refrigerate. For best flavor, let marinate for at least an hour, up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in a clean, airtight jar. Can last up to two weeks in the fridge. Avoid room temperature storage for extended periods.

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