Gluten 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 comes together with just apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and sea salt — no hidden additives, no thickeners, nothing to second-guess. A hit of freshly grated ginger and optional garlic give the brine a gentle warmth that makes these feel a step above anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Watching the onions turn that vivid fuchsia pink as they soak is genuinely satisfying, and the whole process is almost effortless. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, grilled meats, or eggs and you'll immediately understand why a jar of these never lasts long in the fridge. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact — just simple, clean pickling from start to finish.
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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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