Tree Nut Free Pickled Red Onions
Bright, tangy, and almost shockingly pretty, these pickled red onions are one of those small-effort condiments that make everything they touch taste more exciting. The brine is a simple mix of apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and sea salt, warmed just enough to dissolve everything together before it gets a hit of fresh ginger and optional garlic. That combination gives the finished onions a gentle sweetness and a subtle warmth that plain vinegar brines just can't match. Once you pour the hot liquid over the tightly packed slices, the onions transform into a vivid fuchsia pink — which, honestly, makes them as fun to look at as they are to eat. Store-bought pickled onions often come loaded with preservatives or mystery seasonings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled proteins and watch them disappear faster than you'd expect.
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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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