Walnut Free Quick Pickled Red Onions with Turmeric & Ginger
These tangy, jewel-bright pickled onions are the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything they touch — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, grilled meats, you name it. The brine gets a warm, earthy lift from ground turmeric and ginger, giving these onions a complexity that goes way beyond a basic vinegar pickle. Apple cider vinegar keeps things mellow and slightly fruity, while a spoonful of honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. The whole process is straightforward: a quick stovetop brine, a pour-over, and a short rest in the fridge before they're ready to use. Because every single ingredient here is whole and easy to verify, there's no guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility concerns that can come with store-bought pickled products. After 30 minutes they're already tender and vibrantly pink, but leave them overnight and the flavors deepen into something genuinely special. 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 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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