Best Balsamic Cipolline Onions Recipes

BALSAMIC CIPOLLINE ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook onions in large pot of boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut off root ends, then peel.
• Combine peeled onions, beef stock, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, butter and sugar in heavy large skillet. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Cover; simmer until onions are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon vinegar. Simmer uncovered until syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1 tablespoon parsley. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CHERRY PEPPERS, CIPOLLINE ONIONS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 8 cups water. Add pork chops. Cover and refrigerate overnight Blanch cipolline onions in boiling water 1 minute. Drain, cool slightly and peel. Heat 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add cipolline onions and cook until tender and browned in spots, 8-10 minutes. Transfer onions and oil to medium bowl. Increase heat to high and heat 1 tbs oil. Add bell peppers and red onion; saute till softened. Add crushed pepper and 1 1/2 tsp sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer till vegetables are tender. Stir in reserved cipolline onions and sliced peppers. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover, chill, and reheat. Prepare barbeque (high heat). Remove pork chops from brine, pat dry. salt and pepper to taste. Brush with oil. Grill about 5 minutes per side. Place one pork chop on each plate. Spoon bell pepper mixture over. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with whole cherry pepper

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CHERRY PEPPERS, CIPOLLINE ONIONS, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup coarse kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 8 cups water in large bowl until salt and sugar dissolve. Add pork chops. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning pork chops occasionally. Blanch cipolline onions in large saucepan of boiling water 1 minute. Drain. Cool slightly and peel. Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add cipolline onions and cook until tender and browned in spots, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions and oil to medium bowl. Increase heat to high and heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add bell peppers and red onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add crushed red pepper and 1 1/2 tsp. sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in reserved cipolline onions and sliced cherry peppers. Cover and keep warm. Do Ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Remove pork chops from brine; pat dry. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Brush with oil. Gril until grill marks appear and pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 pork chop on each plate. Spoon bell pepper mixture over. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish each plate with whole cherry pepper.

BALSAMIC-BRAISED CIPOLLINE ONIONS WITH POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Blanch onions in large saucepan of boiling water 1 minute. Drain; cool briefly. Peel and trim, leaving core intact.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper; sauté until brown, 12 minutes. Add next 4 ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Increase heat; boil until onions are tender and liquid is thickened, stirring often, about 18 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Fold crème fraîche into onions (add cranberries, if using). Simmer until sauce coats onions thickly, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.