Maple Balsamic Pickled Onions [Recipe]

Red, white, yellow, Vidalia, shallots... Any onion works for this deliciously simple pickled onion recipe. Add to lox & cream cheese on a bagel, avocado toast, pulled pork, salads, or any sandwich for a slightly sweet punch of flavor!

Maple Balsamic Pickled Onions Ingredients

1 cup water

1 whole, large onion

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, such as:

• Kouzini Fig Balsamic from our Epicurean Kit (shipping now for subscribers)
• Sparrow Lane 15 Year Aged Balsamic from our Pairings Collection
• California Dark Balsamic Vinegar from our Gourmand Kit

1 Tbsp maple syrup, such as:

• Tree Juice Bourbon Maple Syrup from our Terra Kit

1 tsp sea salt

Maple Balsamic Pickled Onions Instructions

1. Slice the onion evenly and thinly (1/8-1/16"). Use a mandoline if you have one available.
2. Stir together liquid ingredients in a small pot, then bring to a boil.
3. Add onions and boil for two minutes, then transfer to a small, heat safe bowl.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid, and allow to come to room temperature.
5. Refrigerate and enjoy for up to a week!