Barbecued Onion Relish Recipes

GRILLED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush both sides of sweet onion slices with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place onions on grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally, until charred and softened. Remove onions from grill to cutting board; coarsely chop.
• In medium bowl, mix sweet onions, green onions, jalapeño, oil, vinegar and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Serve relish at room temperature or chilled.

BBQ ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In lrg bowl, combine Lipton Savory Herb w/Garlic Dry Soup Mix, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar & oil. Add onions & toss to coat.
• Turn into a foil bag. Double fold open end of bag to seal.
• Grill (turning bag over halfway thru cooking) 25 min or till onions are tender.
• Oven Method: Preheat oven to 450°F Place foil bag in lrg baking pan on bottom rack & bake (turning bag over halfway thru cooking) 45 min or till onions are tender.
• NOTE: It's cold here in Iceland, so I'll prob prepare mine using the oven method & add 1 tbsp of Worcestershire for its smoky flavor.

BARBECUED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over medium heat.
• Add onions, sugar and salt. Cover and cook until the onions are wilted and juicy, but not browned, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Add chili powder, garlic and red pepper. Sauté 4 minutes.
• Stir in barbecue sauce, beer, molasses, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce.
• Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate 24 hours for flavors to develop.
• Can be made up to 1 week ahead.
• To serve warm, simmer over low heat.

PINEAPPLE AND GRILLED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat grill. Brush the green onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the onions until almost cooked though and finely slice. Place the onions, pineapple, jalapeno in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the lime juice, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cilantro. Serve at room temperature.

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.

PEACH AND RED ONION RELISH WITH GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl of ice water, soak onion for 10 minutes; drain, blot dry, and return to bowl. Add peaches, honey, lemon juice, and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes. If storing, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
• Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with peach relish and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt and pepper; cook until onions begin to brown, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add broth, barbecue sauce and vinegar. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before serving.)