How long do quick pickled onions last?

They will last 2 weeks when sealed properly and left in the fridge. To ensure they last that length of time, ALWAYS make sure you are using a clean utensil to pull out onions from the jar. Do not stick your fingers in it or use a dirty utensil as this will contaminate the brine and make them more likely to spoil.

Can you use different onions?

You can pickle both yellow and white onions as well using this same method. An obvious difference you’ll notice will be the color, but from a flavor perspective they will be slightly less sweet. You can always balance that out by adding a pinch of sugar to the onions when curing.

Would lemons work for this?

Yes! You can mix and match the citrus you use. Sometimes I like to do half lime and half lemon. I have made this without the orange. Pick and choose the balance you prefer.

Mexican Pickled Onions - Plant Based RD

Description

Quick and Easy Mexican Pickled Onions using red onions, no boiling water required! Cured using citrus, vinegar and salt. Ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 large red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 3–4 limes
Juice of 1 small orange
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

To a glass jar or bowl, add your onion slices.
With a lemon/lime juice squeezer, squeeze as much juice out of your citrus fruits overtop of the onions.
Add your apple cider vinegar, salt and any extra add-ins you like to the onions.
If using a bowl, carefully toss everything together to coat. If using a jar, seal the jar and give it a few good shakes to distribute the juice and salt evenly.
Place the jar in the fridge to sit for at least 30 minutes before using. You can still taste and adjust the salt to preference once they are ready to eat.

Notes

Do not cure your onions in plastic or metal. The combination of metal or plastic with citrus can cause corrosion. It is better to make this recipe in a glass bowl or jar.

To help get as much juice out of the citrus, try using a lemon/lime squeezer.

Your liquid will not initially fully submerge your onions, and that’s okay! Just make sure that you shake your jar of onions to coat with the juice. They will still breakdown.

Your onions will be ready in 30 minutes, but they will continue to become more vibrant pink in color as they continue to sit and soften.

Change up your add-ins. Once you add your base ingredients, it’s totally up to you how you want to flavor your onions, so feel free to experiment.