Side dishe for 16
Pickled Red Onions
Thin red onions soak in a sweet, tangy vinegar brine for two hours, creating a crisp refrigerator pickle.
Typical price
$0.75for 4 servings
$0.19 per serving$0.75 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 125 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.98Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.98 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 red onion
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp agave syrup
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
Steps
- Thinly slice the red onions and pack them into a heat-safe jar or bowl.
- Stir the boiling water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, and sea salt together until the salt dissolves.
- Pour the hot brine over the onions and press them down until covered.
- Cool the onions for 20 minutes, then refrigerate them for 2 hours before using.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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