Caramelized Port Onions

Name: Caramelized Port Onions
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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; return to a boil. Boil 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; peel onions.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 7-9 minutes or until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated.