Mexican Pickled Red Onions and Jalapeños
Mexican Pickled Red Onions and Jalapeños
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced, deseeded for less spice (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and minced (optional)
- 5 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon iodized salt
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed between palms
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the red onion: Trim both ends of the red onion. Cut the onion in half lengthwise, then thinly slice each half into crescent moons. Place the thin onion slices into a clean glass container.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Prepare the jalapeños: Thinly slice the two jalapeño peppers. If you prefer less heat, carefully remove the seeds and membranes before slicing. Add the sliced jalapeños to the container with the onions.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the garlic (optional): Place the garlic clove on a cutting board and smash it with the side of a knife to easily remove the skin. Mince the peeled garlic clove using a garlic press or finely chop it, then add it to the container.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add lime juice: Squeeze the juice from all five limes directly into the glass container, ensuring no seeds fall in.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add seasonings: Add the iodized salt, granulated sugar, and whole black peppercorns to the container.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add oregano: Take the dried oregano and gently crush it between your palms over the container. This technique helps to release its aromatic oils and enhance the flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add vinegar: Pour the distilled white vinegar into the container with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Combine and marinate: Securely place the lid on the glass container. Shake the container vigorously for about 30 seconds to thoroughly mix all the ingredients and ensure the onions and jalapeños are well coated in the pickling liquid.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Refrigerate: Place the container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. For optimal flavor development and a more vibrant pink color, it is highly recommended to let the mixture marinate overnight.
⏱️ 60 min
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Mexican Pickled Red Onions and Jalapeños
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced, deseeded for less spice (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and minced (optional)
- 5 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon iodized salt
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed between palms
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the red onion: Trim both ends of the red onion. Cut the onion in half lengthwise, then thinly slice each half into crescent moons. Place the thin onion slices into a clean glass container.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Prepare the jalapeños: Thinly slice the two jalapeño peppers. If you prefer less heat, carefully remove the seeds and membranes before slicing. Add the sliced jalapeños to the container with the onions.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the garlic (optional): Place the garlic clove on a cutting board and smash it with the side of a knife to easily remove the skin. Mince the peeled garlic clove using a garlic press or finely chop it, then add it to the container.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add lime juice: Squeeze the juice from all five limes directly into the glass container, ensuring no seeds fall in.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add seasonings: Add the iodized salt, granulated sugar, and whole black peppercorns to the container.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add oregano: Take the dried oregano and gently crush it between your palms over the container. This technique helps to release its aromatic oils and enhance the flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add vinegar: Pour the distilled white vinegar into the container with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Combine and marinate: Securely place the lid on the glass container. Shake the container vigorously for about 30 seconds to thoroughly mix all the ingredients and ensure the onions and jalapeños are well coated in the pickling liquid.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Refrigerate: Place the container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. For optimal flavor development and a more vibrant pink color, it is highly recommended to let the mixture marinate overnight.
⏱️ 60 min