Roasted Shallots With Olives Bay Balsamic Recipes

ROASTED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Cut the ends off the shallots and peel them. If you are struggling with getting the skin off, make a shallow cut along the length of the shallot and then peel. Place them on a small baking sheet and drizzle them lightly with olive oil.
• Pour on the balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to mix well.
• Lay down the thyme sprigs and cover the pan with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Allow to cool slightly and serve.

ROASTED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the shallots with the oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and season with pepper. Transfer to an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Bake until the shallots are browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Using a knife, slice off the tips of the shallots (the end opposite the root end) and discard. Gently squeeze the shallots from their skins and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BALSAMIC-ROASTED SHALLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Drizzle olive oil and half the rosemary over peeled shallots and place in a baking dish. Roast for 30 minutes at this temperature.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 and roast for an additional twenty minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Melt butter in a saucepan and saute onion and remaining rosemary until soft.
• Add red wine and cook on a low boil, allowing liquid to reduce, about eight minutes.
• Add chicken stock and continue to cook on a low boil while the liquid contiunes to reduce
• Slice roasted shallots and add to sauce. Add the peppercorns and the balsamic vinegar and allow to reduce until sauce thickens.
• Pour over roasted meats or pasta.