Pickled Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Using a VERY sharp knife slice the onions as thin as you are able.
2. 2
   Place the sliced onions into a bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Use only FRESH lemon juice. Usually 2 medium lemons will have plenty of juice. Squeeze the lemons until you have 1/4 cup juice. Discard the seeds and pour juice into a small bowl. Add the vinegar to the lemon juice.
4. 4
   Sprinkle the onions with salt and red pepper to taste.
5. 5
   Pour the lemon/vinegar mixture over the onions and gently toss with your fingers until all the onions are wet and the salt and red pepper is evenly distributed.
6. 6
   Cover the bowl and allow to sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes. The onion will turn bright pink and decrease in volume.
7. 7
   Taste an onion slice. When it's zingy and crunchy and yummy serve with your favorite dish.