Balsamic-Glazed Pearl Onions

Serves: 5

Amos O'Hara

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

49

Sweetness

48

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch one third of onions 3 minutes and drain

2

Blanch remaining onions in batches in same manner

3

Cool onions and peel

4

In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes

5

Add vinegar and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 15 minutes

6

Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a platter, reserving liquid

7

Glazed onions may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and onions and reserved liquid, chilled separately, covered

8

Reheat onions in reserved liquid, adding a little water if necessary, and transfer with slotted spoon to platter

9

Simmer reserved liquid until thickened and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup

10

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch one third of onions 3 minutes and drain

11

Blanch remaining onions in batches in same manner

12

Cool onions and peel

13

In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes

14

Add vinegar and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 15 minutes

15

Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a platter, reserving liquid

16

Glazed onions may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and onions and reserved liquid, chilled separately, covered

17

Reheat onions in reserved liquid, adding a little water if necessary, and transfer with slotted spoon to platter

18

Simmer reserved liquid until thickened and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup

19

Spoon sauce over onions and serve warm at room temperature

20

Spoon sauce over onions and serve warm at room temperature