BALSAMIC-ROASTED SHALLOTS

BALSAMIC-ROASTED SHALLOTS image

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound shallots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar
A three-finger pinch of salt
1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped, plus a few whole sprigs
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Heat oven to 400° F. 2. Put olive oil in an ovenproof skillet. (Alternatively, you can brown the shallots in whatever pan you like, and then transfer them into a baking dish). 3. Add the brown sugar, mix to just combine, then add shallots, cut-side down if you've halved any. Brown over medium heat for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or as soon as a beautiful brown crust has developed on the first side. 4. Take the pan off of the heat, and add everything else -- salt, thyme, sherry, vinegar -- shake the pan a bit, and then cover with foil and roast in the oven until completely cooked through. Depending on the size of your shallots, this can take anywhere from 25 to 40 minutes -- test with a knife every 5 minutes beginning at the 25-minute mark. 5. Serve warm.