{"id":3520,"date":"2026-04-04T10:23:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/?p=3520"},"modified":"2026-04-04T10:23:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:23:56","slug":"quick-pickled-red-onions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/quick-pickled-red-onions\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick-Pickled Red Onions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pickled red onions<\/strong> are the easiest way to upgrade any savory dish. Sweet, tangy, and slightly crisp \u2014ready in minutes and the perfect condiment for bowls, salads, and sandwiches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722.jpg\" alt=\"homemade pickled red onions in a jar\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-3522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9722-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since discovering how simple it is to make this tasty condiment, I put pickled red onions on <em>everything<\/em>. Avocado or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/vegan-mashed-peas-on-toast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mashed pea toast<\/a>, grain bowls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/oil-free-vegan-tofu-scramble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tofu scramble<\/a>\u2014even soups (yes, even my favorite<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/vegan-carrot-ginger-soup-with-apple-no-coconut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> carrot soup<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re a total game changer and make pretty much any dish better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why I prep a fresh jar every one to two weeks. Making pickled onions takes <strong>less than 10 minute<\/strong>s, they\u2019re ready to eat in about 30 minutes, and they keep for weeks in the fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732.jpg\" alt=\"easy onion pickled\" class=\"wp-image-3523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9732-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-heart\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"why-youll-love-this-recipe\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Ready in under <strong>10 minutes<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only <strong>5 simple ingredients <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeps for<strong> 2\u20133 weeks<\/strong> in the fridge <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>perfect topping<\/strong> for countless savory dishes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558.jpg\" alt=\"ingredients for quick-pickled red onions\" class=\"wp-image-3528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9558-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredient-notes\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Ingredient Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You only need a few pantry staples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-feast-list\">\n<li><strong>Red onions<\/strong> \u2013 mild, slightly sweet; white onions work too <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vinegar<\/strong> \u2013 white wine vinegar is my go-to, but apple cider or distilled vinegar also work <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong> \u2013 balances the acidity <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sugar or erythritol<\/strong> \u2013 for that perfect sweet-tangy balance (or use maple syrup\/agave) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong> \u2013 enhances the flavor (sea salt or Himalayan salt works great)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See recipe card for quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-instructions\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Step-By-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pickling onions is super simple. A <strong>mandoline <\/strong>helps for even, thin slices\u2014but a knife works just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561.jpg\" alt=\"slicing red onions with mandoline\" class=\"wp-image-3529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9561-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Peel the onions and cut them into thin slices (about 1\/16\u2013\u215b inch \/ 2\u20133 mm).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563.jpg\" alt=\"onion slices in mason jar\" class=\"wp-image-3530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9563-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Transfer the onion slices into a clean 16 oz (~500 ml) mason jar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564.jpg\" alt=\"pickling brine in saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-3531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9564-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a brief boil until everything dissolves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569.jpg\" alt=\"pickling onions\" class=\"wp-image-3524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9569-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Pour the hot brine over the onions until fully covered. Press them down with a spoon if needed. Close the jar, let it cool at room temperature, then transfer to the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-lightbulb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"top-tips\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Tips!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-feast-list\">\n<li>Slice <strong>thicker <\/strong>for more crunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can<strong> reuse the brine <\/strong>once\u2014 I don't recommend to reuse it more often as it will lose flavor <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The leftover brine is great to enhance your <strong>dressings <\/strong>and <strong>sauces<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double the recipe if you want a <strong>bigger batch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738.jpg\" alt=\"pickled onions for avocado toast\" class=\"wp-image-3526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9738-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"variations\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customize your pickled onions with spices\u2014just add them to the jar before pouring in the brine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list feast-feature is-style-feast-list\">\n<li>1 teaspoon peppercorns <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 bay leaf <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon mustard seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> \u00bc teaspoon chili flakes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u20132 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"serving-suggestions\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pickled onions go with just about everything:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wholesome-veggie-burgers-with-red-pepper-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burgers <\/a>&amp; sandwiches <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain bowls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegan chili (like my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/the-best-vegan-sweet-potato-chili\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sweet potato chili <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/vegan-chili-sin-carne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chili sin carne<\/a>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wraps with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/roasted-carrot-hummus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hummus <\/a>and tofu <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avocado toast or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/vegan-mashed-peas-on-toast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mashed pea toast<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted veggies with chickpeas and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/vegan-tahini-yogurt-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> yogurt dip <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/sweet-potato-lentil-salad-with-kohlrabi-tahini-dressing-oil-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064.jpg\" alt=\"green salad with sweet potato and pickled red onions\" class=\"wp-image-3527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/vegane-banana-bread-taler-9064-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >FAQ <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1658401249599\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long do pickled onions keep?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">About 2\u20133 weeks in the fridge. Make sure, the onions are always covered in brine, and you use a clean fork when you take out onions from the jar.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728679909254\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to sterilize the jar?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not strictly necessary, but using a clean jar is important.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775289451719\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which vinegar works best?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use most types of light vinegar. White distilled vinegar is the classic choice, but white wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar are also good options. I also like to use a mixture.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775289589656\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I reuse the brine?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can.  I don't recommend to reuse it more than once as it will lose flavor over time. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719.jpg\" alt=\"red onion slices in brine\" class=\"wp-image-3532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eingelegte-rote-zwiebeln-9719-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-feast-branding-color-accents-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you\u2019ll give this recipe for homemade quick-pickled red onions a try. 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Sweet, tangy, and slightly crisp \u2014ready in minutes and the perfect condiment for bowls, salads, and sandwiches.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\" style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><strong style=\"color: #1c4a41 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Author:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Melanie@Veggiejam<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><strong style=\"color: #1c4a41 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Prep Time:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">10 Minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"total-time\"><strong style=\"color: #1c4a41 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Total Time:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">10 Minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><strong style=\"color: #1c4a41 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Yield:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\">1 16-oz mason jar<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>1\u20132 medium<strong> red onions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup (120 ml) <strong>light vinegar<\/strong> (e.g. distilled or white wine vinegar)<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup (180 ml) <strong>water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon <strong>sugar<\/strong> (or maple syrup, agave, or erythritol)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tablespoon <strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS-->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" style=\"color: #0D0D0D !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\"><strong>Slice onions:<\/strong> Peel and slice into thin rings or half-rings using a mandoline or sharp nice. Transfer to a clean 16 oz (500 ml) mason jar.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\"><strong>Make brine<\/strong>: In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a quick boil till the sugar and salt is dissolved.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Pour over onions until fully covered. Use a spoon to press the onions down into the vinegar and pop any air bubbles in the jar. Seal the jar.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\"><strong>Cool &amp; chill:<\/strong> Let the pickled onions cool to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes), at which point they should be sufficiently pickled for serving. (overnight = even better flavor).<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Keep leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pickled red onions are the easiest way to upgrade any savory dish. Sweet, tangy, and slightly crisp \u2014ready in minutes and the perfect condiment for bowls, salads, and sandwiches. Since discovering how simple it is to make this tasty condiment, I put pickled red onions on everything. 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