Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced.
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar.
- 1/2 cup water.
- 2 tablespoons honey.
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- 1 teaspoon salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
- 1 garlic clove (optional).
- A few black peppercorns (optional).
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
- Add the vinegar, water, honey, chili flakes, salt, and optional cayenne to a small saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt dissolve.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Transfer the sliced onions into a clean, heat-resistant glass jar.
- Add optional garlic and peppercorns.
- Carefully pour the warm brine over the onions.
- Ensure the onions are completely submerged.
- Allow the jar to cool.
- Close the lid and refrigerate.
- Let the onions sit for at least two hours before serving, preferably overnight for a more developed flavor.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT05M
- Category: Condiments & Sauces
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g