Best Onion Raisin And Garlic Compote Recipes

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BRINED PORK LOIN WITH ONION, RAISIN, AND GARLIC COMPOTE



Brined Pork Loin with Onion, Raisin, and Garlic Compote image

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Pork     Marinate     Roast     Raisin     Fall     Brine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups water
1/2 cup coarse salt
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1 center-cut boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
Onion, Raisin, and Garlic Compote

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large pot. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Transfer brine to very large bowl. Add pork (weight pork with plate to keep below surface). Cover; refrigerate over-night. Drain pork. Return pork to bowl; cover with water (weight pork with plate). Soak at room temperature 2 hours.
  • Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Drain pork. Pat dry. Transfer to rack set in large roasting pan. Rub pork all over with oil. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, pressing to adhere. Sprinkle with pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°F, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Cut pork into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with compote.

ONION, RAISIN, AND GARLIC COMPOTE



Onion, Raisin, and Garlic Compote image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Garlic     Onion     Sauté     Raisin     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound pearl onions
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
24 garlic cloves, peeled
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups tawny Port
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Bring large saucepan of water to boil. Add onions. Boil 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Peel onions. Trim root end slightly, leaving root base intact.
  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and bay leaf. Sauté until garlic is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add Port, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Simmer 8 minutes. Add onions and raisins. Simmer until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme. Discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.) Serve warm.

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