Escabeche Rojo (Pickled Red Onions)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    37 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Escabeche Rojo (Pickled Red Onions)

My escabeche rojo recipe makes whipping up your own pickled red onions at home as easy as possible! Made with minimal ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 red onion sliced thin (1/8th-inch thickness, medium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 3 bay leaf optional, fresh
  • 1 jalapeño halved (or habanero for hotter)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes until golden and add the fresh bay leaves, jalapeno, salt, sugar, oregano, peppercorns and allspice. Stir and cook another minute.
  2. Add the sliced onions, tossing to coat for 1 minute, and then deglaze skillet with vinegar. Using tongs, toss and cook another minute.
  3. Remove from heat and using tongs, transfer onions and juices to a mason jar or heatproof container that has a lid. Let cool to room temperature uncovered and store with lid in refrigerator for 1 month.

Notes

  • Makes 3 cups total, nutrition based off 1/4 cup serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 37kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 54mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 37kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 293mg 12%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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