Sweet and Sour Onions with Balsamic Vinegar
Elevate your side dishes with this Sweet and Sour Onions with Balsamic Vinegar recipe, where tender pearl onions are transformed into an irresistible blend of tangy, savory, and sugary perfection. Blanched for easy peeling and sautéed until golden, these onions soak up a luscious glaze of balsamic vinegar and light brown sugar, enhanced with a touch of butter and a sprinkling of fresh thyme for earthy complexity. The result is a dazzling, glossy dish ready in just 35 minutes, ideal as a bold accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or even as a sweet addition to vibrant salads. Simple yet elegant, this recipe is a testament to how pantry staples can create gourmet-worthy flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for holiday spreads or everyday meals, these balsamic-glazed pearl onions are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams pearl onions
- 60 ml balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 15 grams butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 120 ml water
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
Peel the pearl onions by blanching them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transferring them to an ice bath. Once cool, gently pinch each onion to remove the skins.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the peeled pearl onions to the pan.
Sauté the onions for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and starting to soften.
Add the balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions evenly.
Pour in the water and add the thyme sprigs if using. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick, glossy glaze.
Remove the thyme sprigs, if added, and give the onions a final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the sweet and sour onions to a serving dish and serve warm. They pair wonderfully with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or as a flavorful topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 2485 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 911 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
