Citrus-Pickled Onions Recipe

Name: Citrus-Pickled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 banana chile or jalapeno chile; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt, or more to taste; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups); 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 banana chile or jalapeno chile
1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt, or more to taste
1 large red onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 bay leaves

1
Char the chile by holding it with tongs directly over the open flame of a gas burner, turning a few times, until the skin is lightly charred, 3 to 6 minutes.
2
(If you dont have a gas stove, you can do this under the broiler.)
3
Slash open the chile.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the citrus juices with the vinegar, black pepper, allspice, and salt, and mix well.
5
Add the red onion slices, bay leaves, and chile and toss to combine.
6
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
7
Transfer to a large glass jar, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 banana chile or jalapeno chile, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Pickled Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus-Pickled Onions

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