Heilich Pennsylfaanisch Reich

Quick Pickled Onions

This is not a true pickle, and therefore not a true preservation method. Normally this is made on demand to go with meats.

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 pinch of sugar (optional)
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced onion in a mason jar. Fill as tightly as possible.
  2. In a pot/pan, bring the other ingredients to a boil, reduce to a simmer, letting the salt and sugar dissolve (about 1 minute).
  3. Let the mixture cool.
  4. Pour the mixture into the jar, making sure to cover all the onions.
  5. Refrigerate. Ready in one hour, lasts for a month.