Onion Relish Cooks Illustrated Recipes

CRISP ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Place onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, water and vinegar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Drain onions, discarding liquid. Combine mayonnaise and celery seed; add to onions and mix well. Store in the refrigerator.

CARAMELIZED RED ONION RELISH (CANNING)

Steps:

• Combine onions and sugar in a heavy non-stick skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for about 25 minutes or until onions are golden and starting to caramelize, stirring frequently.
• Stir in wine and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil on high, then reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
• Season to taste and cool briefly.
• Ladle relish into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Saute the onions in a skillet over medium-low heat until translucent and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Deglaze the pan with both vinegars and the wine. Simmer on medium-low heat until all the liquid has been evaporated, about 15 minutes.

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil. Sautee the onions for about 15 minutes, or until soft but not browned.
• Add the vinegar and simmer about 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Add the stock and cook until the liquid is again reduced by half.
• Add the honey, salt and pepper to taste, and stir in dill. This relish may be served warm, cold or at room temperature. It will keep for several weeks if refrigerated in tightly-sealed glass jars.

ONION RELISH (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients together. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour before serving.