Sweet Onion Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this irresistible Sweet Onion Sauce, featuring caramelized Vidalia onions blended in a medley of tangy white wine vinegar, rich brown sugar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. This versatile sauce is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and seasoned with garlic powder, soy sauce, and a hint of salt and pepper for a savory finish. Ready in just under 35 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a creative dip for appetizers. With its balance of sweet and savory flavors and silky texture, this homemade onion sauce will become a pantry favorite, offering a gourmet touch to everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Vidalia onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely chop the Vidalia onion.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the saucepan and sauté until the onions become translucent and slightly caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in the white wine vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and soy sauce, and mix until combined.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
Add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken.
Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 392 mg | 8% | |
*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.
