Legume Free Pickled Red Onions
Bright, tangy, and almost shockingly pretty, these pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that makes everything they touch taste more exciting. The brine is built from apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hit of fresh ginger, which gives it a gentle warmth and a subtle sweetness that balances the sharp bite of raw onion beautifully. A sliver of garlic rounds out the flavor and makes the whole jar smell incredible while it cools on the counter. One of the best things about this recipe is how naturally straightforward the ingredient list is — no packaged seasoning blends, no mystery additives, just clean pantry staples that happen to be completely free of legumes in any form. That matters more than you might think, since store-bought pickled onions and flavored vinegars can sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients. Once the brine hits the onions and they turn that gorgeous fuchsia pink, you'll want to pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, eggs, or honestly just eat them straight from the jar with a fork.
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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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