Portuguese Pickled Onions Recipe
Servings 2
Calories 30kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
Prep the Onions
- Peel and thinly slice the red onions, separating the slices into rings.
Prepare the Pickling Solution
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the red wine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
- Heat the mixture gently over medium heat, stirring consistently until the sugar and salt completely dissolve.
Pickle the Onions
- Add the sliced onions to the pickling solution.
- Simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes until the onions are slightly softened but still maintain a crisp texture.
Cool and Transfer
- Allow the pickled onions to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the mixture, including the liquid, into a sterilized glass jar.
Refrigerate
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to enhance the flavors.