Wheat 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, grilled meats, avocado toast, you name it. The brine comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and the combination of apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger gives it a beautifully balanced sweet-tart depth that store-bought versions rarely match. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten-containing grains, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward pantry staples doing their thing. The optional garlic adds a subtle savory backbone, while the ginger keeps things lively and a little unexpected. Once the hot brine hits the onions, the transformation is almost instant — they turn that gorgeous fuchsia pink and start to 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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