Vidalia Onion Confit
Vidalia Onion Confit is an amazing sweet and savory accompaniment to lots of dishes, from sizzling steaks to the lowly burger. Sliced onions are cooked to a jam-like consistency with a secret ingredient, and seasoned with salt, pepper and a bit of vinegar. The sweet and savory comes from the onions, with a hint of balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 2 large Vidalia onions, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Place sliced onions in large bowl. Sprinkle on baking soda; toss to evenly coat. Set aside.
- Heat butter and olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions; toss to coat with butter/olive oil mixture. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are almost of a jam-like consistency, about 45 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Increase heat to medium high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to a thick jam-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
- Yield: About ¾ cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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