{
  "name": "Sweet and Spicy Pickled Red Onions",
  "description": "Quick pickled red onions with jalapeños — sweet, spicy, and ready after a 30-minute rest. Put them on everything from salads to steak tacos.",
  "category": "condiment",
  "prepTimeMinutes": 5,
  "totalTimeMinutes": 35,
  "difficulty": "easy",
  "ingredients": [
    { "quantity": "1", "unit": "cup", "item": "red wine vinegar" },
    { "quantity": "1/3", "unit": "cup", "item": "sugar" },
    { "quantity": "2", "item": "jalapeños", "preparation": "thinly sliced" },
    { "quantity": "1/4", "unit": "teaspoon", "item": "salt" },
    { "quantity": "1", "item": "red onion", "preparation": "thinly sliced" }
  ],
  "instructions": [
    { "text": "Combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, sliced jalapeños, and salt in a small pot.", "videoTimestamp": "00:13" },
    { "text": "Bring to a boil, stirring so the sugar dissolves fully.", "videoTimestamp": "00:22" },
    { "text": "Pour the boiling brine over the thinly sliced red onion.", "videoTimestamp": "00:28" },
    { "text": "Let sit loosely covered for about 30 minutes.", "durationMinutes": 30, "videoTimestamp": "00:33" }
  ],
  "tips": [
    "Once you know the technique, experiment with cauliflower, carrots, or eggplant."
  ],
  "sourceQuote": "Pickled onions are something you'll never regret making."
}