Habanero and Red Onion Curtido

Name: Habanero and Red Onion Curtido
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 5 habanero peppers, thinly sliced; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar; ½ cup (120 ml) white vinegar; ½ cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice; ½ cup (120 ml) water; 1 tablespoon (15 g) 100% maple syrup or granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon (15 g) 100% maple syrup or granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Birrias

By Jesse Valenciana

Published 2025

About

You can serve these the day they are made, but they are best made the day before.

Ingredients

5 habanero peppers, thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic,

Americas
Mexico
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a large bowl, combine the habaneros, red onion, and garlic. Transfer the habanero mixture to a quart jar with a lid, taking care to gently push the peppers into the jar. Leave ¼ inch (6 mm) of headspace at the top of the jar.
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients and heat until boiling. Remove from the burner and pour over the onions, pepper