Almond Free Pickled Red Onions
Tangy, jewel-bright, and endlessly versatile, these pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything they touch. A simple brine of apple cider vinegar, honey, and sea salt does all the heavy lifting, while fresh ginger and optional garlic add a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. The whole process comes together in one small saucepan, and within an hour you have a jar of vivid pink ribbons ready to pile onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled meats. Store-bought pickled onions can be a gamble when it comes to shared facilities and mystery additives, but making your own means you know exactly what went into the jar. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there is no label-scanning required. The onions keep beautifully in the fridge, getting more flavorful as the days go on — if they last that long.
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8 servings
- 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pack the sliced red onion tightly into a clean 16 oz glass jar.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and fine sea salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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