Spiced Hot Link Sausage Tacos with Pickled Onions and Cilantro

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Savory Texas-style hot link sausages sliced and served in warm tortillas with tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro for a bold taco experience. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs hot link sausages, corn tortillas, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and pour over 1 medium thinly sliced red onion in a glass jar. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 8 hot link sausages whole for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Remove sausages from heat and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  4. Step 4: Warm 12 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 seconds per side until pliable.
  5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by distributing the sliced hot links evenly among the tortillas. Top each with pickled red onions and a generous sprinkle of 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  6. Step 6: Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos just before eating.

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