Sweet Sour Little Onions Food

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 each sliced Vidalia onion and red onion; cook, stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes. Add 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and heat through, 2 to 3 more minutes. Stir in 3 chopped scallions.

SWEET AND SOUR FLOWERING RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Slice 1/4 inch off the tops and bottoms of the onions so they sit flat. Put the onions on the cutting board root-end down. Cut 3 slits in the stem side of each onion, crisscrossing to make 6 pie slices, cutting about two-thirds of the way through (do not cut all the way through).
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the onions in and cook until tender on the outside, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and cool. When the onions are cool enough to touch, gently open the onion "petals" so the onion opens up like a flower.
• In a small pot, simmer the red and white vinegars, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water over medium heat until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• On a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper, arrange the onion flowers in a single layer with space between each. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the flowers open and the tips of the petals are lightly brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Plate the onions on a platter and spoon the sauce over the onion flowers. Serve.

SWEET & SOUR LITTLE ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, drop in all the peeled onions, and return the water to a simmer. Cook about 20 minutes, or until the onions are tender all the way through-pierce them with the point of a paring knife to test. Drain the cipolline and pat them dry.
• Heat the butter in the big skillet, and set it over medium-high heat. When it is melted, scatter the onions in the pan, and toss to roll and coat them with butter. Season with the salt, and cook, tossing frequently, until the onions are brown and caramelized all over, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the vinegar into the pan, and sprinkle the sugar into it (use more or less sugar to taste). Shake the skillet, rolling the onions around, as the vinegar comes to a boil and the sugar dissolves. Cook at a boil for 5 minutes or so, frequently tossing the onions, until the syrup thickens and lightly glazes the cipolline.
• Serve the cipolline warm, right from the pan with syrup drizzled on top, or cooled to room temperature (the glaze will thicken and can be spooned over).

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Working in 2 batches, blanch the onions in a medium pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Peel.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook, turning the onions over as they brown, until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add the broth, vinegar, sugar and raisins and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the onions are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the salt and serve.

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a pot, combine salt, sugar, vinegar and oil. Bring to just a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Add onions and return to a boil.
• Using a slotted spoon, pack onions into canning jars. Pour in pickling liquid to cover. Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 3 days to blend flavors. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Boil onions in well-salted water for 5 minutes, until softened slightly but still firm. Drain and place in baking dish (ceramic or stainless steel) just big enough to contain onions in one layer.
• In small bowl, stir together red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt and saffron until dissolved. Add raisins and currants. Pour mixture over onions to coat evenly. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until onions are quite tender. Cool to room temperature.
• Carefully stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Let onions marinate at least 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts. May be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 4 days.

ROASTED SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375*F.
• Wrap each onion securely in foil. Place the onions in a roasting pan and roast until they are very tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 1/2 hours.Cool. Trim and remove onion peels. Halve onions lengthwise, then slice thinly lengthwise. Move to a medium bowl. Add the vinegar and lemon juice and toss to blend. Let the onion mixture stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
• Mix 1/2 cup sherry or vermouth and currants in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
• Stir the currant mixture, oil, and 1 tbls. sherry or vermouth into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. See Note. Stir in pine nuts.
• Note: this can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
• This is good served over Black Cod with Roasted Sweet and Sour Onions.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut a cross into root end of onions, and set aside. In a saute pan that will hold onions snugly in one layer, place onions, butter and enough water to come no more than 1 inch up sides of pan.
• Place pan over medium heat for about 20 minutes, turning onions occasionally. Add a little water if pan begins to run dry.
• Add vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Turn onions again, and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook for 1 hour or more, turning onions occasionally, and adding a tablespoon or two of water whenever necessary. Onions are done when they are a rich, dark, golden brown all over, and are easily pierced when prodded with a fork. Serve hot, with pan juices.

SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and slice onions about 1/2-inch thick.
• Place in 1 1/2 quart saucepan.
• Add vinegar, sugar, catsup, salt and water.
• Water should half cover the onions.
• Cover pan and bring to a boil, turning heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until onions are crisp tender.
• Add a small amount of water to the cornstarch and stir to a smooth paste.
• Stir into onion mixture, cooking and stirring until smooth and translucent.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve at once, cool to room temperature, or chill before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil over high heat. Add the onions and cook for 30 seconds.
• Drain and place under cold running water to halt the cooking.
• Drain again.
• Using a small, sharp knife, trim off the root ends and slip off the skins.
• Do not cut the onions too deeply or they will fall apart.
• In a large, heavy frying pay over medium heat, combine the onions, stock and butter.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are partially cooked, about 30 minutes.
• Uncover the pan and stir in the vinagar, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, shaking the pan occasionaly, until the onions are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
• Add a bit of warm water if needed to keep the onions moist.
• Serve warm.