High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pickled Red Onions
Tangy, jewel-bright, and impossibly versatile, these pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that quietly transforms every meal they touch. Most store-bought pickled products sneak in high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener, which makes reading labels a tedious chore — but this brine keeps things clean and simple with just a spoonful of honey. Apple cider vinegar brings a mellow, slightly fruity acidity, while fresh ginger and optional garlic add a subtle warmth that makes the brine taste genuinely complex. The whole process is low-effort: a quick simmer to dissolve the honey and salt, a pour over tightly packed onion slices, and then the refrigerator does the rest of the work. Within about half an hour, those pale purple ribbons turn a stunning fuchsia pink and soften into something silky and bright. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled proteins — honestly, it's hard to think of a savory dish they wouldn't improve. 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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