Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions (Printable)
Sweet and tangy red onions pickled in hot honey brine. Ideal topping for tacos, burgers, and salads.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
→ Brine
02 - 1 cup apple cider vinegar
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
→ Spices & Aromatics
07 - 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
09 - 5 whole black peppercorns
# How To Make It:
01 - Pack sliced red onions into a clean 2-cup heatproof jar. Layer garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, and peppercorns throughout the onions.
02 - Combine apple cider vinegar, water, hot honey, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar and salt dissolve completely.
03 - Carefully pour hot brine over onions, ensuring they are completely submerged. Press down firmly with a spoon to release air pockets and fully immerse all vegetables.
04 - Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes. Cover tightly and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour before serving. For optimal flavor development, marinate overnight.
05 - Keep refrigerated and use within 2 weeks for best quality. Always use clean utensils when removing onions from jar.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They transform a plain cheeseburger into something restaurant-worthy
- The hot honey adds this incredible sweet-spicy depth you cannot get from regular pickles
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- The onions need at least an hour in the fridge, but three days is when they really hit their stride
- Using a mandoline creates those picture-perfect uniform slices, but hand-slicing works perfectly fine
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- Slice onions against the grain for rings that hold their shape better
- Let the brine cool slightly before pouring if you are worried about cracking a cold jar