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Mexican Pickled Red Onions

Course: Pickles & Relishes
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Small Red Onions Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon Non-Iodized Salt
  • 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 4 Teaspoons Sugar
  • Juice of 4 Limes
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 1 Clove Garlic Cut in Half
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Jalapeño, Serano or Habañero Pepper Halved and Seeded, Optional

Instructions

  • Combine onions and salt in a bowl. Let stand for 1 to 3 hours. Drain well.
  • In a small saucepan, bring to a boil vinegar, water and sugar. Remove from heat and stir in onions and lime juice.
  • Add oregano, garlic and bay leaves to 1 pint jar or two half-pint jars. If you want your onions spicy, add peppers. Add onions and brine to jars.
  • Invert to mix then refrigerate overnight for best flavor.