Onion Raisin And Garlic Compote Recipes

BRINED PORK LOIN WITH ONION, RAISIN, AND GARLIC COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large pot. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Transfer brine to very large bowl. Add pork (weight pork with plate to keep below surface). Cover; refrigerate over-night. Drain pork. Return pork to bowl; cover with water (weight pork with plate). Soak at room temperature 2 hours.
• Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Drain pork. Pat dry. Transfer to rack set in large roasting pan. Rub pork all over with oil. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, pressing to adhere. Sprinkle with pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°F, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Cut pork into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with compote.

APPLE RAISIN COMPOTE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped apples and turn to coat. Cook apples, stirring frequently, until golden in color, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Slowly stir maple syrup, water, brown sugar, raisins, and cinnamon into the apples. Reduce heat and simmer until a thick syrup forms, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to thicken. Serve hot, or refrigerate and serve cold.

ROASTED ONION AND CHERRY-TOMATO COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a 12-by-14-inch roasting pan on center rack. Rub olive oil over onions and garlic, and place in pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions begin to brown, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan gets too dry and onions begin to stick, add a few tablespoons of water. Lower heat to 400 degrees. Add raisins, stir, and cook 8 minutes more. Add tomatoes and brown sugar; cook until tomatoes begin to split, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer the pan to top of stove over medium-high heat. Add Marsala, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any cooked-on bits. Stir until Marsala has been fully incorporated. Serve the vegetables warm.

ONION, RAISIN, AND GARLIC COMPOTE

Steps:

• Bring large saucepan of water to boil. Add onions. Boil 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Peel onions. Trim root end slightly, leaving root base intact.
• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and bay leaf. Sauté until garlic is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add Port, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Simmer 8 minutes. Add onions and raisins. Simmer until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme. Discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.) Serve warm.

TOMATO, OLIVE, AND CAPER COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and celery, season with pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, olives, and capers and cook, stirring, until hot, about 2 minutes more.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.

ONION COMPOTE WITH WINE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saute pan or stew pan.
• Add onions.
• Saute over medium heat, stirring often, 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown; reduce heat if they are browning too fast.
• Add 2 Tablespoons sugar to onions, stir and cook 1 minute to dissolve sugar.
• Add vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring.
• Add wine and bring to a boil.
• Add water.
• Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and onions are very tender.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• If you like, add remaining sugar and cook another minute, stirring.
• Serve hot or cold.

TOMATO OLIVE CAPER COMPOTE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
• 2. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, and salt and cook over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• 3. Serve over grilled chicken, fish, pasta or rice.

TOMATO AND RED ONION COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients and sauté just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and puree.
• Put the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the rice, stirring for a few minutes.
• Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the onion mixture, add the salt and pepper, and cook for a couple minutes stirring.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil.
• Cover and turn heat to medium/low cooking until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
• Stir in the reserved tablespoon of the onion mixture and serve.

ONION COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat combine onions and honey.
• Cook slowly until caramelized, about 45 minutes.
• Add vinegar and stir.
• Add water and reduce to low heat.
• Cook uncovered until liquid has been absorbed.
• Onions are done when they are tender, have melted together,and are moist but not wet.
• (More liquid and cooking time may be needed.) Whisk in butter.
• Season.
• Let cool and store in a mason jar.
• When ready to use, reheat the compote over low heat and adjust seasoning.
• Onion compote will keep refrigerated for at least a month.
• Enjoy!