Sweet and Sour Cippolini: Cippolini en Agrodolce

1. 1

   Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add the onions.

2. 2

   Lower to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and peel.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a saucepan, warm the olive oil with the bay leaves while the onions are cooking.

5. 5

   Turn the peeled onions in the olive oil and cook for 5 minutes, until just browned.

6. 6

   Add the vinegar and sugar, raise the heat slightly and cook, stirring frequently, until the vinegar-sugar mixture starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and discard bay leaves.

8. 8

   Turn the onions gently to coat thoroughly with syrupy mixture.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.

10. 10

    Serve at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.