Turkey Free Quick Apple Cider Pickled Onions
Tangy, jewel-pink, and ready to brighten just about any plate, these quick pickled onions are the kind of condiment that makes everything taste more intentional. The brine is a simple but clever mix of apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and a pinch of turmeric, which gives the onions that gorgeous golden-pink hue and a warmly spiced edge that plain white vinegar could never deliver. Everything goes into a single jar with no special equipment and no complicated technique — just a quick simmer, a pour, and a little patience while they cool. They're fully ready to eat in about 30 minutes, though leaving them overnight deepens the flavor into something genuinely addictive. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, burgers, or a cheese board and watch them disappear. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels for hidden poultry-derived additives or broth-based brine shortcuts that sometimes sneak into store-bought versions. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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