Pickled Onions

Ingredients

• 2 red onions, halved and thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, halved and seeded

Preparation

1. 1. Place onions in a large bowl, and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar. Set aside.
2. 2. Combine vinegar, salt, and remaining sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Add pepper; cook 2 minutes. Remove pepper.
3. 3. Bring mixture to a boil; stir in reserved onions. Remove pan from heat, and let stand 20 minutes. Cover and chill until ready to serve.