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Quick Pickled Onions

Quick pickled onions, delicious atop smoky beans, salads, sandwiches, or straight from the jar!
Author: Tarin

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup vinegar I used a mix of apple cider and white vinegars
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons sugar depending on your desired level of sweetness

Instructions

  • Place onions, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a small glass bowl or jar.  Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil.  Stir until sugar and salt are just dissolved, then remove from heat.  Pour over onions and spices in prepared jar and let sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours.  Serve and refrigerate and leftovers.