Cinnamon Free Quick Apple Cider Pickled Onions
Tangy, vibrant, and ready to brighten up just about any plate, these pickled onions are a condiment worth keeping stocked in the fridge at all times. The brine gets its warmth from fresh grated ginger and a pinch of turmeric rather than the spice blend most pickling recipes default to, which makes this a genuinely safe and delicious option for anyone avoiding cinnamon. Honey rounds out the apple cider vinegar with just enough sweetness, and the result is a brine that's complex without relying on anything off-limits. Watching those red onion rings slowly turn a deep, jewel-toned pink is honestly one of the most satisfying things to happen in a kitchen with minimal effort. They're ready to eat in under an hour, though leaving them overnight makes the flavor even more mellow and addictive. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, burgers, or a simple cheese board — they make everything taste more alive.
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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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