Oats 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. A simple brine of apple cider vinegar, honey, and sea salt does all the heavy lifting, while fresh ginger and optional garlic add a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. The whole process happens on the stovetop in just a few minutes, then the jar does the rest of the work in the fridge. Store-bought pickled onions can sometimes contain unexpected additives or be processed on shared lines, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Once that brine hits the onions, they turn a stunning shade of pink and soften into something tender, tangy, and just a little sweet. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or cheese boards — honestly, it's hard to find a savory dish they don't improve.
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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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