Mexican Pickled Onions Recipe

Method4 steps · about 40 min

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   Step 1: Slice the onions thinly with a sharp chef's knife or a mandoline.

   Uses 1 red onion

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   Step 2: Place the sliced onion in a large glass bowl or jar. Add the salt (1 tsp) and pepper (½ tsp), squeeze in the lime juice, and add the apple cider vinegar (1 Tbsp). Toss until the onion is coated; use enough lime juice to cover the slices.

   Uses red onion sliced thinly · juice of 4 limes · 1 Tbsp cider vinegar · 1 tsp kosher salt · ½ tsp fresh ground pepper · Additional lime juice only if needed to cover the onions; amount unspecified

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   Step 3: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Shake or mix the onions at least once while they cure. This will ensure all of the onions are covered in the juice and will pickle evenly.

   Pickle Onions · 30 minUses sliced onions tossed with lime, vinegar, salt and pepper

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   Step 4: Taste before serving and add salt if needed.

   Uses onions refrigerated and shaken during the 30-minute cure · Additional salt to taste; amount unspecified