Mexican Pickled Onions Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Resting time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
96 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Mexican Pickled Onions Recipe
Description
This recipe involves slicing red onions very thinly and pouring boiling water over them briefly to soften their bite while maintaining some crispness. They are then transferred to a jar and combined with fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and kosher salt, which pickles and preserves the onions with a fresh, citrusy acidity.
Optional additions like thinly sliced garlic, jalapeño slices (seeds removed if less heat desired), whole cumin seeds, black peppercorns, honey or sugar, bay leaf, oregano, allspice berries, and red pepper flakes can be added to customize flavor. After mixing and sealing the jar, the onions chill in the fridge for at least two hours to develop their tangy pickled profile.
Mexican Pickled Onions brighten dishes by adding a crisp, acidic contrast. They pair well as a garnish on tacos, salads, and grain bowls, cutting through rich or spicy foods with their sharp bite.
Best stored in airtight jars in the refrigerator, they keep for up to two weeks. The volume reduces as onions soften and absorb the pickling liquids.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion sliced thinly (approximately 1 ½ cup sliced onion, large
- 2 cups water boiling hot
- ¾ cup lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Add Ins:
- 1 garlic sliced thinly (⅛ inch thick slices, clove
- ½ jalapeño slice thinly - remove seeds if you like, small
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ black peppercorns whole
- 1 teaspoon honey maple syrup or granulated sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon oregano Mexican oregano if you can get your hands on
- ½ teaspoon allspice berries
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place red onion slices in a colander set in a bowl. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the onion. Gently press with a spoon to make sure that the onions are fully submerged in water. Let it sit for 45 seconds.
- Transfer the now-drained onion slices to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar over the onions. Add in the salt.
- If you are using any of the optional add-ins, go ahead and add them in.
- Put the lid on and shake until everything is fully combined.
- Place it in the fridge and let it sit for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with your favorite taco, salad, or grain bowl recipes as garnish.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor; store-bought juice can be a substitute in a pinch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Volume of onions will reduce as they sit in the pickling liquid due to their softening.
- Use jars with large mouths and tight-fitting lids like Weck jars or pint-sized Mason jars for easy packing and storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2359mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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