Recipe: Pink Pickled Onions

These pretty pickled onions are a wonderful addition to salads, sandwiches, or on top of grilled fish.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large red onion, sliced into half-moons
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat salt, honey, vinegar, and water in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved.
2.  Add peppercorns, red pepper flakes and garlic to a pint-sized glass jar and top with onions, packing down as needed.
3. Pour warm vinegar mixture over the onions, topping with a bit of hot water if needed.
4. Close the lid and store in the refrigerator for at least two hours.

NOTES

Onions are ready as soon as they have cooled down and will last for at least a month in the fridge.