Sweet And Sour Hot Onion Salsa Recipe

Spice up your next meal with this vibrant Sweet & Sour Hot Onion Salsa! Perfect as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or pork, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. For a tropical twist, substitute mango for the plums! Make ahead – it's even better after chilling for at least 3 hours. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 135.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Hot Onion Salsa

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How to Make Sweet And Sour Hot Onion Salsa

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 large red onions, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Uncover the saucepan and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Transfer the cooked onion mixture to a medium-sized bowl and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Stir in 1 cup pitted and chopped plums (or mango), 1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g