Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions 1 red onion 1½ cups white vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt Optional Flavorings (Pick one or mix and match) 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon allspice berries 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 small hot red pepper 3 whole peeled garlic 1 teaspoons whole cumin seeds Peel and slice red onion into thin slices. Place into a pint sized mason jar, or other glass, plastic, or ceramic container with a sealable lid. In a small saucepan stir together vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add in 1 or more additional optional flavorings as desired. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Pour mixture over onions in jar until full. Place the lid on and let cool to room temperature. Place the lid on to seal and refrigerate NOTE:Pickled red onions can be used in place of raw red onions in any recipe calling for red onion. They are great in salads, on tacos, on sandwiches, on burgers, and more