Caramelized Port Onions Recipe

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Whenever possible use fresh rather than frozen pearl onions for this savory side. Pair the sweet and colorful onions with a savory meat entree.—Erika Szymanski, Pullman, Washington

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Caramelized Port Onions Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

25 35 60

Ingredients

2 pounds pearl onions, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup port wine or grape juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel.
In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is almost evaporated, about 25 minutes. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/3 cup equals 131 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Caramelized Port Onions in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2012, p36