Pickled Red Onion

Pickled Red Onion is a delightful condiment to serve on tacos or alongside or on top other Mexican dishes.

Yield: about 1 pint

Ingredients

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Add sliced onions to a Mason jar.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, including red pepper flakes, if desired, to a small pot over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, making sure that the salt and sugar dissolve completely. Let the mixture come to a simmer, then remove from heat.
3. Allow onion mixture to cool to room temperature; cover with lid and refrigerate until ready to use. Wait for 2 hours before using.
4. Serve with street tacos or alongside Mexican food.

Attribution

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