Best Sweet And Sour Pearl Onions Recipes

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SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS



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The initial blanching of the onions insures that they'll be tender when cooked through. If the raisins are hard, pour boiling water over them and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and proceed with the recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds pearl onions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons plump golden raisins, optional
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Working in 2 batches, blanch the onions in a medium pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Peel.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook, turning the onions over as they brown, until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add the broth, vinegar, sugar and raisins and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the onions are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the salt and serve.

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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I have not made this version, but my Italian mother made a very similar dish when I a child. It was the only way I would eat onions. It was one of those things she just whipped together, and I never learned how. I hope this will duplicate my childhood memories of it. It is called Cipolline in Agrodolce in Italian.

Provided by mammamia 2

Categories     Onions

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 portions, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs white pearl onions
2 cups meat stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil over high heat. Add the onions and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Drain and place under cold running water to halt the cooking.
  • Drain again.
  • Using a small, sharp knife, trim off the root ends and slip off the skins.
  • Do not cut the onions too deeply or they will fall apart.
  • In a large, heavy frying pay over medium heat, combine the onions, stock and butter.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are partially cooked, about 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan and stir in the vinagar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, shaking the pan occasionaly, until the onions are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
  • Add a bit of warm water if needed to keep the onions moist.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.5

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pearl Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups white wine vinegar
1/4 cup corn oil
2 lbs white pearl onions, peeled

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine salt, sugar, vinegar and oil. Bring to just a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Add onions and return to a boil.
  • Using a slotted spoon, pack onions into canning jars. Pour in pickling liquid to cover. Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 3 days to blend flavors. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 18874.7, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 46.1, Protein 3.3

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