Fiery Pickled Red Onions

Fiery Pickled Red Onions

Spicy pickled red onions are a favorite Mexican condiment. They are typically served on tacos of Mexican Slow-Roasted Pork (Cochinita Pibil), where they offer a splash of bright color and fiery piquant flavor. Photo credit: Nicole Shoemaker from Cooking for Keeps. Spicy pickled red onions are a favorite Mexican condiment. They are typically served on tacos of Mexican Slow-Roasted Pork (Cochinita Pibil), where they offer a splash of bright color and fiery piquant flavor. Photo credit: Nicole Shoemaker from Cooking for Keeps. Read More Read Less
15m
PREP TIME
12
CALORIES
6
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 16 (2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

  • 3 medium red onions, thinly sliced (3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 medium habanero chile, seeded and thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Place onions in medium heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • 2 Meanwhile, bring remaining ingredients to simmer in small saucepan on medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes. Pour over onions in medium bowl. Cover.
  • 3 Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours to marinate onions. Drain before serving. Store in covered glass or ceramic container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Click here for Mexican Slow-Roasted Pork (Cochinita Pibil) recipe.

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