Honeyed Red Onion Confit Food

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.

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.

RED ONION MASALA CONFIT

Steps:

• Slice the onion very thin and evenly.
• A mandolin is perfect for this.
• Sweat the onions in olive oil on LOW till very soft.
• Add the red wine vinegar and Marsala.
• Simmer till all the liquid has reduced.

HONEYED RUTABAGA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt 5 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add onions and sauté until brown and caramelized (about thirty minutes, low and slow).
• Meanwhile, cook rutabagas in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes and then drain well.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add rutabagas; sauté until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Drizzle honey over.
• Gently stir in onions.
• Season with salt and pepper.

RED ONION CONFIT

Steps:

• Heat oil over low heat in a medium saute pan. Cook the onions, stirring often, until very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add wine, vinegar, water, and sugar, and raise heat to medium. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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:

• 1 In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the onions, red wine, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and turn the heat to low. Cover and cook, stirring often, for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the onions are very tender. The onions will be slightly translucent. 2 Stir in the butter, balsamic vinegar, and 1 tablespoon each of the honey and sugar. Cook uncovered, stirring often, until all of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is very thick. 3 Let cool slightly. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. This keeps in the refrigerator for up to a month. To reheat, place the confit in a small bowl set over a pan of simmering water, or warm it in a microwave. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.