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Tangy Caribbean Spiced Pickled Onions Ready in 15 Minutes

Caribbean Spiced Pickled Onions

A tangy and spicy Caribbean-inspired pickled onion recipe that adds a zesty kick to any dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp allspice berries
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, sliced (optional for heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Place sliced onions in a clean jar.
  2. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar and salt.
  4. Remove from heat, add garlic and scotch bonnet pepper.
  5. Pour the hot liquid over the onions in the jar.
  6. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Adjust sugar and salt to taste.
  • For less heat, remove seeds from the scotch bonnet pepper or omit entirely.

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