The Best Pickled Red Onions

Name: The Best Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 cinnamon sticks; 6 whole cloves; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes or gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 1 cup (240ml) apple cider vinegar; ½ cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lime juice, 5 to 6 limes; ¼ cup (50g) sugar, or more to taste, see tips; 1 tablespoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:10min

Our pickled red onions are crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet. We use a combination of fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar. You can use just the vinegar, but the combination makes these even more delicious.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:09:21 GMT