Fiery Pickled Red Onions

Name: Fiery Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American,
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 tbsps fresh lime juice; 1 medium habanero chile seeded and thinly sliced

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

Ingredients 16 (2 tablespoons) Servings

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.