Quick Pickled Red Onions

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons grenadine or white sugar (see note)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and then slice the onion thinly. I prefer using my mandoline for this and set it to a 3mm thickness (1/8"). Add the onion slices to a mason jar.

2. 2

   Add the vinegar, water, grenadine (or sugar) and salt to a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil and stir until it's a smooth mixture. Let it cool for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Carefully pour the vinegar mixture into the jar. Give it a stir. Leave it to cool to room temperature, and then put the lid on and refrigerate. They will be ready to eat after they've cooled, but I do prefer to let them sit in the fridge for at least a few hours first prior to serving. I like the taste/texture of these within the first few days, but they'll keep in the fridge for a couple weeks.