CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ROASTED SHALLOTS AND PORT

Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Shallots and Port image

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 large shallots, peeled, quartered lengthwise through root end
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar
1 2/3 cups ruby Port
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss shallots with oil and 3 teaspoons thyme on small rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Mix 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl. Drizzle over shallots; toss to coat. Continue roasting until shallots caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Bring Port, brown sugar, 4 tablespoons vinegar, and 1/2 cup sugar to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries and currants; cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix in marjoram and 2 teaspoons thyme. Mix in shallots. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve cold or at room temperature.