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pickled onions and peppers in two mason jars on a white marble countertop.

Pickled Red Onions and Peppers

Mimi Council
Try this simple recipe for Pickled Red Onions and Peppers. This wholesome homemade recipe adds tang and flavor to salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, hot dogs, and more!
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Fridge Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Makes 32 ounces
Calories 32 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 226 grams cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard seed

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice thinly red onion and peppers and place into a large bowl or Tupperware with a lid.
  • Sprinkle with the sea salt and cover. Let sit for 2 hours. Drain off moisture.
  • Add the white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, cane sugar, celery seed, and mustard seed. Stir with a spatula to combine completely. Cover with the lid and place in the fridge. Let sit in the fridge for at least 3 days.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 month. You can leave in the Tupperware or bowl, but I usually transfer to mason jars so it doesn’t take up as much space in the fridge.

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Notes

Tips
  • You can use any color bell pepper, though I prefer the sweeter varieties (red, orange, and yellow) versus green as green is a bit more bitter. Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers are all on the vine longer, while green is harvested before they have fully ripened.
  • This recipe works as pickled red onions, pickled peppers, or both together using the same quick brine. So, if you want just onions or just peppers, you can use whatever you prefer.
  • You can use white or yellow onion if you prefer.
  • If you don't have a large bowl with a lid, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap while it sits in the fridge.
  • I like to transfer these to mason jars for easier storage once they are pickled and done!
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Nutrition

Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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