Name: Pickled Onions
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: Makes 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt

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Pickled OnionsChristopher Baker

This versatile condiment is a staple in Mexican kitchens and adds refreshing acidity to both the pinto beans and tacos.

Recipe information

Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Kosher salt

Preparation

Place onion slices in a medium bowl. Pour vinegar and 1/2 cup warm water over onion. Stir in sugar and season with salt; let stand until slightly pickled, about 30 minutes. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.