Best Braised Baby Onions With Orange Juice And Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

Braised Onions with Orange and Balsamic Vinegar image

Provided by Mark Bliss

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds cipolline onions or boiling onions
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons orange juice
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Bring large pot of water to boil. Add onions and cook 2 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel onions and cut off root ends.
Melt butter with oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Add orange juice, vinegar and 2 tablespoons water to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Balsamic-Glazed Baby Onions image

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories Onions

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs baby onions
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

Place onions in large heavy saucepan and add water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until barely tender, 7-10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Slip off skins and trim root ends.
Melt butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and increase heat to medium-high. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are glazed and golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Stir in vinegar and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Serve hot.