Mexican Pickled Red Onions
Brighten up your meals with these tangy and vibrant Mexican Pickled Red Onions, perfect for tacos, sandwiches, and salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: chili flakes or sliced jalapeños for spice
Instructions
- Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Place the thinly sliced red onions in a jar or bowl.
- Pour the hot brine over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Add peppercorns, bay leaf, and any optional spices for extra flavor.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
Notes
These pickled onions can elevate a variety of dishes and can keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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