Peanut 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 taste more intentional. A simple brine of apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, and ginger comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and the result is something far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The turmeric gives the onions a gorgeous golden tint that bleeds into that vivid pink, making the finished jar almost too pretty to tuck away in the back of the fridge. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or worry about cross-contact from processed condiments. They're ready to eat in as little as 30 minutes, though letting them sit overnight deepens the flavor beautifully. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled proteins — honestly, it's hard to think of a savory dish they wouldn't improve.
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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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