Sweet-and-Sour Cipolline Onions Recipe

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Cipolline Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb cipolline or small (1 1/2-inch) white boiling onions, left unpeeled; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 cup red-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 10 whole black peppercorns; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

2 lb cipolline or small (1 1/2-inch) white boiling onions, left unpeeled
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
10 whole black peppercorns
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1
Blanch onions in a large pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking.
2
Drain and peel onions.
3
Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
4
Boil, without stirring, washing down any sugar crystals on side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water, until syrup turns pale golden.
5
Continue to cook caramel, gently swirling pan, until deep golden.
6
Immediately remove from heat, then carefully add wine (caramel will steam vigorously and harden).
7
Return pan to heat and simmer, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.
8
Add onions, red-wine vinegar, oil, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 1 hour.
9
Transfer onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon, then boil liquid until reduced to about 1 cup, 10 to 15 minutes.
10
Stir in balsamic vinegar, then pour liquid over onions and cool to room temperature.
11
Chill, covered, 1 to 3 days (for flavors to develop).
12
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb cipolline or small (1 1/2-inch) white boiling onions, left unpeeled, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Sweet-and-Sour Cipolline Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet-and-Sour Cipolline Onions

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