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
• 1/4 cup honey
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat salt, honey, vinegar and water in a small saucepan until 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 lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

NOTES

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