Vidalia Onion Jelly Food

TURKEY BURGER SLIDERS WITH VIDALIA ONION-TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Make the Vidalia onion-tomato jam: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the onions, then season with a little salt and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and soft, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes in half crosswise. Scoop out the tomato seeds with a spoon and discard the seeds. Chop the tomatoes. Stir the tomatoes, garlic, brown sugar, vegetable stock and vinegar into the softened onions. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the onions are caramelized, the tomatoes are very soft and the mixture is syrupy, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the thyme. Set aside.
• Make the turkey burger sliders: Gently combine the ground turkey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and egg in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into twelve 2 1/2-inch patties.
• Heat a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the patties lightly with salt and pepper. Add the patties and cook until they are done and a thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• To assemble the sliders, place the patties on the bottoms of the Hawaiian rolls. Top with the goat cheese, some of the Vidalia onion-tomato jam, arugula and the roll tops. Pierce the cherry tomatoes with wooden toothpicks into the tops of the rolls.

ONION JAM

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, lemon zest, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the onions start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes
• Add the coriander, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and half the lemon juice and turn the heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to cook down and the liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Add 1/3 cup water every 10 minutes and continue to cook until the onions are thick and golden brown, about 55 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and the lemon juice and cook until the brown sugar melts, 3 to 5 minutes more. Season to taste.

VIDALIA ONION MARMALADE

Steps:

• Saute the onion in hot oil in skillet over medium high heat with the salt, pepper, and cayenne, cook stirring often, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the onions are golden. Add the sugar and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the vinegar and parsley and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cool and serve.
• Can be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

FRIED VIDALIA ONION

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the egg and the milk in a medium sized bowl.
• In a separate bowl combine the flour, salt, peppers, oregano, thyme, and cumin.
• Slice 1/2-an inch off the top of the onion and the bottom of the onion. Slice the onion in half, about 3/4-of the way down without slicing all the way through. Slice into quarters, then into 1/8s. Repeat this until you have cut the onion into 14 sections. Spread the "petals" of the onion apart and dip the onion in the milk mixture. Then coat it liberally with the dry ingredients. Separate the "petals" and sprinkle the dry coating between them.
• Place the battered onion in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray and season with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine ingredients and whisk together. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with Fried Vidalia Onion.

VIDALIA ONION JELLY

Steps:

• 1. Combine onion & water in a Dutch oven; bring to boil. Remove from heat, & cool. Press onion through a jelly bag or cheese-cloth to extract juice. If necessary, add water to juice to measure 3 cups. Discard onion pulp.
• 2. Combine onion liquid, pectin, & vinegar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, & return to a boil. Remove from heat; skim off foam with a medal spoon.
• 3. Pour hot jelly quickly through a sieve into hot sterilized jars, filling to 1/4 inch from top; wipe jar rims.
• 4. Cover at once with medal lids, & screw on bands. Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

VIDALIA ONION AND GARLIC JAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the onions and garlic in a casserole and brush with the olive oil. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake until onions and garlic are very soft when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.
• When cool enough to handle, push the garlic cloves and onions from their skins and place in a food processor. Add the cayenne and 1/8 teaspoon salt and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Store in an airtight container.

SWEET ONION JELLY

Steps:

• Puree the onion and vinegar together in a blender until smooth.
• Pour into a saucepan.
• Add the sugar and crushed pepper and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• Boil for five (5) minutes and then stir in the powdered pectin.
• Bring to a hard boil and boil for one (1) minute.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars, secure the lids and process for ten (10) minutes in a boiling water bath.

WALLA WALLA ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Chop onions finely by hand or in a food processor.
• Turn out into a glass bowl and add 1/4 cup of salt and allow to stand for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Drain juice from onions and discard.
• Put onions in an enameled or stainless steel pot and add vinegar, turmeric, spices (tied into cheese cloth ball), pimentos and sugar. Bring to a boil and allow to cook until onions are transparent.
• Pack onions and cooking liquid into canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and place lids on jars according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Process jars in a water bath for 10 minutes or adjusted to your altitude.

VIDALIA ONION MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, brown sugar, onion, rosemary and pepper.
• Pour over desired meat and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours. Turn meat occasionally.