Artificial Flavors Free Pickled Red Onions
Bright, tangy, and impossibly pretty, these pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that makes everything they touch taste more alive. Store-bought pickled onions often sneak in preservatives, natural flavor blends, or other additives that can be hard to track down on a label — making a homemade jar the smartest move. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: red onion, apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, fresh ginger, and a little garlic. The brine comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it hits the jar, the onions transform into that gorgeous fuchsia pink that makes a taco, grain bowl, or cheese board look like it came from a restaurant kitchen. The fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that no bottled version can replicate, and the honey keeps the brine rounded without tipping into sweetness. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — it's one of those small-effort, high-reward recipes that quietly becomes a staple.
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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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