Chestnut Free Pickled Red Onions
Tangy, jewel-bright, and endlessly versatile, these pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that quietly transforms every meal they touch. The brine is a simple mix of apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and sea salt, warmed just enough to dissolve everything together before being poured over tightly packed sliced onions. A hit of fresh grated ginger and optional garlic take the flavor somewhere a little more complex — bright and sharp with a subtle warmth underneath. Within 30 minutes in the fridge the onions turn a stunning magenta and soften into something silky and addictive. The ingredient list is completely straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled meats and watch them disappear faster than you'd expect. Once you have a jar of these in the fridge, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without them.
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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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