Emulsifier Free Quick Apple Cider Pickled Onions
Tangy, jewel-pink, and ready to brighten up almost any plate, these apple cider pickled onions are one of those condiments you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. Store-bought pickled onions and condiments often sneak in stabilizers or emulsifying agents to extend shelf life and improve texture — none of that is needed here. The brine is simply apple cider vinegar, water, honey, sea salt, fresh ginger, and a pinch of turmeric, so every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like. The turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth while the ginger gives the brine a gentle heat that makes these onions genuinely addictive. Poured hot over thinly sliced red onion rings, the brine does all the work — no special equipment, no canning experience required. Within an hour they're tender and deeply pink, and by the next day they've mellowed into something truly special. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or a cheese board and watch them disappear.
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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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