How To Make Pickled Red Bright Tangy QuickPickled Onions

Ingredients

• 2 large red onions, peeled and thinly sliced (about 12–14 oz / 340–400 g total)
• 1 cup (240 ml) distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar (or 2 tbsp honey/maple syrup)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 tsp fine table salt) (≈ 9 g kosher salt)
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (5–7 g)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove, smashed (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional add-ins (use any combination): 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• Optional add-ins (use any combination): 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Optional add-ins (use any combination): 1 strip citrus zest (lime or orange)
• Optional add-ins (use any combination): 1 small sliced jalapeño or 1/2 fresh chile