Gluten Free Garlic-Herb Quick-Pickled Red Onions
Tangy, jewel-pink, and fragrant with garlic and fresh herbs, these quick-pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that quietly upgrades everything they touch — tacos, grain bowls, grilled meats, avocado toast, you name it. The brine comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and the combination of apple cider vinegar, honey, and sea salt hits that perfect balance of sharp, sweet, and savory. Fresh thyme and rosemary tucked right into the jar take things well beyond your average pickle, adding a subtle earthiness that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome pantry staples doing their thing. The onions are ready to eat after just 30 minutes in the fridge, though letting them sit overnight deepens the flavor considerably. Keep a jar on hand and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — it's one of those small additions that makes home cooking feel noticeably more put-together.
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8 servings
- 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced into half-moons
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Instructions
- 1
Pack the sliced red onion into a clean 16 oz glass jar, pressing gently so the slices fit snugly.
- 2
Tuck the smashed garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprig down into the jar among the onion slices.
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