Quick Pickled Red Onions

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion (peeled & thinly sliced)
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup (or agave, or honey)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 C rice vinegar (or another mild vinegar)
• 1/2 C hot water

Instructions

1. Peel & very thinly slice the red onion. The more thinly you slice the onion, the quicker they’ll pickle. Transfer to a small bowl, jar, or airtight container & set aside.
2. Add the syrup, kosher salt, vinegar, & water to a liquid measuring cup or small bowl. Whisk to combine, dissolving the salt into the pickling liquid.
3. Pour the pickling liquid over the prepared onions from Step 1. Use a fork, as needed, to mix & submerge all the onions in the liquid.
4. Transfer to the refrigerator & allow the onions to pickle for 2-4 hours until they develop their bright pink, jewel-toned color. Garnish your favorite dishes with them throughout the week & enjoy!