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Mexican Pink Onion

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  • Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Mexican Pink Onion or Cebollas Rosadas is a traditional condiment in Mexico. It adds a little acidity and brightness to any dish.

This recipe is naturally gluten free, vegetarian and low cholesterol.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1/2 C Simple Syrup
  • 1/3 C Lime Juice
  • 1/3 C Orange Juice
  • 1/3 C Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 10 Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Mexican Oregano
  • 1 Serrano or Habañero Chile, chopped into very small pieces

Instructions

  1. Peel the onion and slice very thinly. Put into a medium size mixing bowl.
  2. Add the Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Orange Juice and Apple Cider Vinegar.
  3. Add the Black Peppercorns and Mexican Oregano.
  4. Add the Serrano or Habañero to taste.
  5. Mix well, cover and put in the refrigerator to marinate for at least two hours or overnight.
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