Honeyed Red Onion Confit Recipes

RED ONION CONFIT

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium heavy-based saucepan.
• Add sugar.
• Stir over low heat until dissolved.
• Add onions and cook.
• Cover and continue to cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
• Add garlic and balsamic vinegar.
• Season and cook uncovered on low heat for another 30 minutes.
• Stir every few minutes.
• Once cooked, transfer to a bowl.
• Cool slightly before serving.

RED ONION CONFIT

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add the red onions. Do not stir. Let the onions turn light brown, then turn and brown on the other side.
• When the onions are browned, add the balsamic vinegar and orange rind.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid is almost gone.

MARIAN BURROS'S ONION CONFIT

Steps:

• Peel onions, and slice into thin strips.
• Heat peanut oil in a large heavy skillet and saute onions over medium heat, stirring often. After about 30 minutes of cooking it might be necessary to add a little water to prevent them from sticking.
• After 1 hour add the sage leaves and vinegar and continue cooking, stirring often, 30 minutes more. Set aside until beef is done.

HONEYED RED-ONION CONFIT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 7 minutes. Add raisins, honey, ginger, and cinnamon and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onions are very tender and slightly caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes.