Description
Balsamic vinegar pickled onions are a tangy-sweet condiment that enhances any dish with their rich complexity. These onions are quick to make and perfect for salads, sandwiches, burgers, or even as a topping for grilled meats. With vibrant color and versatile flavor, they’re a must-have pantry staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium red onions
- ⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickling Mixture
Combine balsamic vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. - Slice the Onions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions evenly using a sharp knife or mandoline. - Layer the Ingredients
Place onion slices in a clean glass jar. Add dried oregano, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and fresh oregano, distributing evenly. - Add the Pickling Liquid
Pour the warm liquid over the onions, ensuring they’re fully submerged. Leave ½ inch of space at the top of the jar. - Seal and Cool
Close the jar tightly with a lid. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. - Chill and Serve
Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. For quicker use, refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar ratios to customize sweetness and tang.
- Experiment with herbs and spices like thyme, garlic, or smoked paprika for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Quick Pickling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1/4 cup
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled onions, balsamic pickles, easy condiments