BROWN BRAISED ONIONS (JULIA CHILD)

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Julia Child's recipe for brown braised onions for use in Beef Bourguignon, Coq Au Vin or mixed with other veggies as a side dish. These onions are soooo sweet and flavorful.

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 1 recipe

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 -24 peeled pearl onions
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup beef stock (or bouillon, red wine or water)
salt and pepper, to taste
4 parsley sprigs
1/2 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • When the butter and oil are bubbling in the skillet, add the onions andd saute over moderate heat for about 10 minutes, rolling the onions about so they will brown evenly. Be careful not to break the skins.
  • Pour in the liquid and season to taste. Wrap the herbs in cheesecloth and add the herb bouquet.
  • Cover and simmer slowly for 40 to 50 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Remove herb bouquet and serve them as they are or in another recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 516.1, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.7

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