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Balsamic-Glazed Pearl Onions

4.3

(30)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds assorted pearl onions such as red, white, and/or yellow (about 8 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan of boiling water blanch one third of onions 3 minutes and drain. Blanch remaining onions in batches in same manner. Cool onions and peel.

    Step 2

    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. Add vinegar and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a platter, reserving liquid. Glazed onions may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and onions and reserved liquid, chilled separately, covered. Reheat onions in reserved liquid, adding a little water if necessary, and transfer with slotted spoon to platter. Simmer reserved liquid until thickened and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.

  2. Step 3

    Spoon sauce over onions and serve warm at room temperature.

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