Caramelized Pearl Onions And Bacon Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Remove a small slice from both stem and root end of each pearl onion and peel them. An alternate way is to parboil them for 2 minutes, drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Pop the skins off by pressing the onion at its root end.
• Set the onions in a saucepan wide enough to accommodate them in one layer and barely cover them with water. Boil over high heat for 10 minutes until partially cooked. Add the butter and sugar and continue to boil until the water has evaporated and the onions begin to sizzle.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and shake the saucepan and turn the onions in the butter and sugar to brown them. Continue to cook until the onions are glazed, brown and syrupy looking. Add a tablespoonful or more of balsamic vinegar and cook until evaporated. Season well with salt and pepper.

CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt margarine in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sugar and onions. Sauté 8 minutes or until golden brown; stir frequently. Stir in bell pepper and remaining ingredients; Sauté 2 minutes.

CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Add onions to skillet with water, cover, and simmer until tender. Uncover and simmer until water evaporates and onions turn golden brown. Stir in bacon.