Description
A refreshing pickled red onion and cucumber recipe that adds a zesty crunch to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber (about 1/2 English cucumber)
- ¾ cup white vinegar
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion and cucumber. Place them in a bowl, or mix them together then pack them into a pint jar.
- In a small saucepan over high heat, heat the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved and the mixture starts to simmer, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour over the brine and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and store refrigerated for up to 1 month.
Notes
- This recipe creates a delicious brine perfect for enhancing sandwiches, salads, or as a side dish.
- For best flavor, allow the pickles to marinate for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg