Pecan Free Quick Pickled Red Onions with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled onions are the kind of fridge staple that quietly upgrades everything they touch — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, grilled meats, you name it. The brine is a warm, golden blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, and ginger, giving each tangy bite a subtle warmth and a gorgeous jewel-toned color. Because the whole recipe is built from pantry spices and fresh produce, there's zero concern about hidden tree nut ingredients sneaking in through a pre-made condiment or spice blend. The process is almost effortless: heat the brine, pour it over thinly sliced onions, and let the refrigerator do the rest. Within 30 minutes you have something that tastes like it came from a fancy deli counter, and the flavor only gets better over the next day as the onions mellow and soak up all that spiced brine. Keep a jar on hand and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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