How To Sweeten Onions Recipes

HOW TO SWEETEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and slice onions into roughly 1/4" or bigger slices.
• Place onions in a bowl and pour half and half over onions. Mix well.
• Cover with plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Drain half and half (reserve...it makes a great potato soup) from onions. Rinse onions in cool water drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or put in a plastic bag to use later.

PICKLED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Place onions in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with canning salt and toss. Let stand 1 hour. Rinse and drain onions, squeezing to remove excess liquid., In a Dutch oven, combine vinegar, sugar and thyme; bring to a boil. Add onions and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into four hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

BAKED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut each onion into six wedges to within 1/2 in. of the bottom. Place each onion on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square)., In a small bowl, combine the butter, wine, bouillon, thyme and pepper. Spoon over onions; sprinkle with cheese. Fold foil around each onion and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until onions are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

CREAMY SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Place the onions in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain onions, discarding liquid. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Add onions; toss to coat.

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Saute the onions in a skillet over medium-low heat until translucent and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Deglaze the pan with both vinegars and the wine. Simmer on medium-low heat until all the liquid has been evaporated, about 15 minutes.

ROASTED SWEET ONIONS JULIA CHILD

Steps:

• Pierce a whole sweet onion in five or six places with a knife or a pointed chop stick.
• Put it as is either in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes (this method will caramelize)or in the microwave oven for 5 on high( this method is steamed but so quick).
• Remove from oven; cut it in half or open it up.
• Sprinkle it with grated cheese and olive oil or butter, herbs, salt and pepper.

ROASTED ONIONS

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lowest position; heat to 425 degrees.
• Cut onions in half; toss with oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Place, cut-side down, on a lipped cookie sheet.
• Roast until tender and cut surfaces are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings; drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

CARAMELIZED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until all juices have evaporated, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very tender and golden brown, 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.