Pickled Red Onions

• BASIC-EASY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups white wine or cider vinegar
2. 1 1/2 cups cold water
3. 1 teaspoon sugar
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 1 large, dark red onion, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
6. 3 cups boiling water

1. In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar and cold water with the sugar and salt. Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
2. Put the onion slices in a colander and pour the boiling water over them. Rinse under cool water and drain. Add the onion to the vinegar brine, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.