Paraben Free Quick Pickled Red Onions with Turmeric & Ginger
Tangy, jewel-bright, and loaded with warm spice, these quick pickled onions are the kind of condiment that makes everything on the plate taste more intentional. The brine comes together in minutes on the stovetop — apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, and ginger — and the result is something far more complex than the effort suggests. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, store-bought pickled products and condiments can be a minefield of preservatives and additives, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The turmeric gives the onions a gorgeous golden blush alongside their natural pink, while the ginger adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the vinegar's brightness. A small pinch of red pepper flakes can dial up the kick if you're feeling bold. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled proteins — honestly, it's hard to think of a savory dish they wouldn't improve. Once you have a jar of these in the fridge, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without them.
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8 servings
- 1 large red onion, very thinly sliced into half-moons
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pack the sliced red onion into a clean 16 oz glass jar, pressing gently so the slices fit snugly.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Do not boil.
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