From tacos to salads and just about everything in between, this colorful pickled ingredient does it all.
For me, pickled onions reign above any other pickled vegetables…and yes, that includesdill pickles.
5 Reasons I Love Homemade Pickled Red Onions
1.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Theyre easy to make.
Pop your jars in the fridge and let the brine work its magic for about two days.
It’s a great use of leftover onion.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Added ingredients like caraway seeds, bay leaves, and peppercorns just add a little more depth of flavor.
Pickled things are long-lasting.
The acid help brightens your food.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Most savory foods benefit from a little acid.
The pickled onion adds a bit of color to the plate.
The four-ingredient item can dress up so many dishes and simple ingredients.
you’re able to even use them as a garnish on things likedeviled eggsand avocado toast.
