Gelatin Free Pickled Red Onions
Bright, tangy, and almost shockingly pretty, these pickled red onions turn a humble vegetable into something you'll want to pile onto everything in your fridge. The brine is a simple mix of apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and sea salt, warmed just long enough to dissolve everything together before being poured over tightly packed onion slices. Fresh grated ginger and a sliver of garlic round out the flavor with a gentle warmth that makes the whole jar feel a little more special than your average condiment. Many store-bought pickled products rely on additives or stabilizers that can be a concern, but this recipe is entirely plant-based and straightforward — nothing in here that shouldn't be. The onions turn a vivid fuchsia pink as they sit, which makes them as visually stunning as they are delicious. Spoon them over tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled proteins and watch them disappear faster than you'd expect.
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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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