Mexican Pickled Onions
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Mexican Pickled Onions
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Cebolla morada curtida, or Mexican Pickled Onions, are a delicious addition to Mexican cooking. With just a few ingredients and a quick pickling method, red onions transform into a flavorful, zesty topping that adds depth to any dish. Whether you're adding them to tacos or using them to brighten up salads and grilled meats, this is an easy recipe you'll want to keep on hand.
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Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 1 cup white vinegar distilled
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon sugar (or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of honey)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-4 chiles de árbol (or a pinch of red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the red onion and separate the pieces.
- In a small saucepan, heat the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, bay leaf and chiles (or red pepper flakes) on medium. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve and turn off heat when it comes to a boil.
- Place the onions in a container with a lid (such as a mason jar).
- Pour the mixture on top. Press the onions down to make sure they are all submerged.
- Cover and let the onions cool completely at room temperature. Then place in the refrigerator.
- Onions will be ready to use after 2-3 hours, but the taste will be better the longer they sit in the pickling juice.
- Serve with shredded pork, chicken, on top of tacos or salads.
Notes
- For a Whole30 or sugar free option, do not add honey or sugar. The result will be more tangy but there will still be some sweetness from the vinegar and onions.
- Can substitute white vinegar with apple cider vinegar, white or red wine vinegar, rice vinegar or champagne vinegar.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
3.1g
(6%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3.1g | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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