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Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions

  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups

Description

Ready to level up your meals with something bold, beautiful, and bursting with flavor? These Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions are a must-try. With their vibrant color and an irresistible balance of tangy vinegar, sweet hot honey, and a fiery kick from chili flakes, they’re the ultimate topper for tacos, salads, wraps, and more. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast addition, easy dinner side, or a healthy snack upgrade, these pickled onions are the kind of easy recipe that adds instant magic to your food ideas and kitchen routine. Perfect for those in need of unique dinner ideas or creative breakfast toppings.

Ingredients

2 large red onions, peeled and sliced into wedges or rings

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup hot honey

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives)

1/2 cup hot water

Instructions

1. Peel the red onions and slice them into wedges or rings, depending on your texture preference.

2. In a small saucepan or bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, hot honey, salt, sugar, garlic, crushed red pepper, and peppercorns. Stir in warm water to dissolve everything.

3. Place onion slices in a clean glass jar, layering with chopped herbs.

4. Pour the warm brine over the onions until fully submerged.

5. Seal the jar tightly and let sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes.

6. For best flavor, refrigerate for 2–4 hours before serving.

7. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Let the onions sit longer for deeper flavor — overnight is ideal.

For vegan version, use agave syrup and add chili flakes or fresh chili for heat.

Always use clean utensils to avoid contamination and extend shelf life.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Pickling
  • Cuisine: Global Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 15
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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