Carrageenan Free Quick Apple Cider Pickled Onions
Tangy, jewel-pink, and ready to brighten up just about anything on your plate, these apple cider pickled onions are one of those condiments you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. Many store-bought pickled onions and brined products sneak in stabilizers or thickeners — carrageenan being a common one — so making your own is genuinely the smartest move if you're trying to keep things clean. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify: red onion, apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, fresh ginger, and a pinch of turmeric for that gorgeous golden warmth. The brine comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it's poured over the onions, the transformation happens fast — you'll see that deep pink color develop right before your eyes. A half-hour rest in the fridge is all it takes before they're ready to pile onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, burgers, or a cheese board. The ginger and turmeric give the brine a subtle, slightly spiced edge that sets these apart from anything you'd grab off a grocery shelf. Once you see how easy this is, you may never go back to store-bought again.
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8 servings
- 1 large red onion, very thinly sliced into rings
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Pack the sliced red onion rings into a clean 16 oz glass jar, pressing them down gently so they fit snugly.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, fine sea salt, grated ginger, and turmeric 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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