Soy Free Garlic-Herb Quick-Pickled Red Onions
Bright, tangy, and faintly floral, these quick-pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show on tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, and cheese boards alike. The brine is built from apple cider vinegar, honey, and sea salt — straightforward pantry staples with zero hidden additives to second-guess. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and smashed garlic infuse every slice with an herby depth that sets these apart from any plain vinegar pickle you've tried before. Many store-bought pickled onions sneak in soy-derived preservatives or flavor enhancers, so making your own means you know exactly what's going into the jar. The process is genuinely simple: warm the brine, pour it over the packed onions, and let the refrigerator do the rest. Within 30 minutes you'll have vivid, jewel-pink onions that are tender yet still have a satisfying bite, and they only get better as they mellow overnight. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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