Pickled Red Onion

Great for salads, sandwiches, hamburgers and hotdogs

Ingredients 

• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup water;
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar 
• 1 tbsp salt
• 10 whole peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic
  
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

1. Pack sliced onion into sealing jars.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add in garlic and peppercorns, and the red pepper flakes (if using), then pour mixture over onions.
3. Let cool to room temperature, then place lid on jars and refrigerate until ready to use, at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
4. Onions will keep in refrigerator for up to 1 month.