Nutmeg Free Pickled Red Onions
Tangy, jewel-bright, and endlessly versatile, these pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that quietly upgrades everything they touch — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, cheese boards, you name it. The brine is a simple mix of apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and fine sea salt, warmed just enough to dissolve everything together before it gets poured over tightly packed onion slices. Fresh grated ginger and a sliver of garlic bring a gentle warmth and depth that makes this feel like far more than a basic pickle. Many store-bought pickled onions sneak in spice blends that can include unexpected ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The whole process is low-effort and low-fuss — no canning equipment, no complicated ratios, just a saucepan and a glass jar. Within 30 minutes of refrigerating, the onions turn that gorgeous magenta-pink and soften into something silky and bright. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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