You won't believe how easy it is to prepare chef-style pickled onions in minutes

Wednesday 27 August 2025 10:00 - Daniele Mainieri
You won't believe how easy it is to prepare chef-style pickled onions in minutes

Tired of mundane side dishes? Homemade pickled onions are the gourmet trick that gets everyone on the same page! In less than 5 minutes you prepare a sweet-and-sour condiment that is fragrant and ready to enjoy after 24 hours. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, cutting boards or simply as a seasonal savory treat. I'll explain how to make them!


What's in it?

Very simple ingredients (red onions, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pink pepper) and a chef's result guaranteed. A super easy preserve that adds flavor and character to any dish.

The quick 3-step process

  1. Cut onions into thin rounds after peeling and washing them well
  2. Boil vinegar, sugar, salt and pink pepper, then pour the liquid over the onions in sterilized jars and seal tightly
  3. Rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 h: the sweet-and-sour taste develops slowly, for a perfect, ready-to-taste preserve

Find the full recipe with all the tips here

Onion pickles, perfect to enhance your dishes!Recipe Onion pickles, perfect to enhance your dishes!

For those who don't know, pickles are vegetables that are marinated in vinegar and served as condiments in many dishes! The term comes from the English verb "to pickle" which means "to preserve in brine" . This allows vegetables to be kept longer...

Daniele MainieriDaniele Mainieri
Every day, I dive into the world of food and wine with curiosity, always looking for new flavours, recipes and inspiring discoveries to share. From traditional family dishes to the latest food trends, including pairings that make all the difference. I’ve been working in food & wine communication for over 10 years and I’m currently the Editorial Manager for the Italian edition of Petitchef.

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