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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 37 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 medium red onions sliced thin (1/8th-inch thickness)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 3 fresh bay leaves (optional)
  • 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

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  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

Calories 37kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 54mg (2%) 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

% 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.