Caramelized Onion And Apple Relish Recipes

APPLE AND CARAMELIZED ONION CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Caramelize the onions in the fat (oil, butter or combination). Deglaze the pan with 2 tablespoons of the cider vinegar and pour the onions and the deglazing liquid into a large, heavy enamel or stainless steel pot.
• Add the apples, sugar, ginger, and the rest of the cider vinegar. Mix all the ingredients and bring them to a rolling boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer the mixture, uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
• Add the lemon juice, curry powder, alt, cinnamon and Dijon mustard. Raise the heat slightly and continue cooking at a high simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Let the mixture cool before putting in an airtight container. The mixture should be kept refrigerated and is best eaten cold. Will last for weeks (or longer) refrigerated.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED APPLE & ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Season all sides of pork with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 TBS Olive Oil in a large oven proof skillet over high heat. Add tenderloin to pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side to create a nice searing effect.
• Transfer pan to oven and bake at 450 degrees for about 15-18 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees). Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice across the grain in 1/2 inch slices.
• While the tenderloin is baking, add 1 TBS Olive Oil to another large skillet and heat to medium-high. Add onions. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add apples. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes or until mixture begins to caramelize. Add maple syrup. Lower heat to medium low and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
• Serve tenderloin slices on top of a bed of the apple & onion mixture. Enjoy!

CARAMELIZED ONION AND APPLE RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Add onions and cook about 40 minutes or until caramelized.
• In a bowl toss together apples and lemon juice until well coated. Add to saucepan; increase heat to high and cook for 10 minutes or until apples are brown.
• Add cayenne pepper and honey; mix thoroughly. Add wine and REDUCE for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 2 ½ cups.
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CARAMELIZED APPLES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat half the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the apples and then one stem of thyme and one bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are golden brown but not mushy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and throw away the thyme and bay leaf.
• In another skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil, the butter and the onions, then the remaining thyme and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and throw away the thyme and bay leaf.
• To serve, warm the apples and onions over medium-high heat and spoon them around the pork chops on a warmed platter.

CARAMELIZED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot and add the onions and sugar.
• Cook, uncovered,over medium high heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally - the onions will be beginning to caramelize.
• Stir in the garlic, wine, cognac and vinegar.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
• Add salt and pepper, then spoon into jars and process in a waterbath for 30 minutes.

CARAMELISED ONION AND BALSAMIC RELISH

Steps:

• Finely slice the onions. Much easier with a mandolin or food processor.
• Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan.
• Add the onions and garlic. Cook, covered, over a low heat for about 30 minutes, until soft. Stir occassionally.
• Stir in the mustard seedsand cook a further minute.
• Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and the salt.
• Bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer uncoverd for about 5 minutes. Stir occassionally. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and the onions are caramelised.
• Spoon the mixture into hot sterilised jars and seal while hot. Keep refrigerated.

CARAMELIZED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium pot, melt butter until foam subsides.
• Add onions and cook over low to medium heat until they are very soft, 10-15 minutes.
• Add sugar and apple cider vinegar and cook gently until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently, another 10-15 minutes.