Sweet And Sour Onion Topping Recipes

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONION TOPPING

Steps:

• Blanch onions in boiling water 3 minutes, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold water. Peel onions.
• Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions, shaking skillet frequently, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender when pierced with a fork and most of liquid is evaporated, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool onions completely and discard rosemary sprig.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 each sliced Vidalia onion and red onion; cook, stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes. Add 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and heat through, 2 to 3 more minutes. Stir in 3 chopped scallions.

SWEET AND SOUR FLOWERING RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Slice 1/4 inch off the tops and bottoms of the onions so they sit flat. Put the onions on the cutting board root-end down. Cut 3 slits in the stem side of each onion, crisscrossing to make 6 pie slices, cutting about two-thirds of the way through (do not cut all the way through).
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the onions in and cook until tender on the outside, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and cool. When the onions are cool enough to touch, gently open the onion "petals" so the onion opens up like a flower.
• In a small pot, simmer the red and white vinegars, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water over medium heat until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• On a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper, arrange the onion flowers in a single layer with space between each. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the flowers open and the tips of the petals are lightly brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Plate the onions on a platter and spoon the sauce over the onion flowers. Serve.

CREAMY SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Place the onions in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain onions, discarding liquid. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Add onions; toss to coat.

SWEET-SOUR PORK 'N' ONIONS

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork chops --
• Cook pork in 10" nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, until brown; drain --
• Arrange onions on pork --
• Mix wine, vinegar, sugar and cloves; pour over onions and pork --
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat --
• Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until pork is tender --
• Remove pork and onions; keep warm --
• Skim any fat from the liquid in skillet --
• Mix cornstarch and water; gradually stir into liquid --
• Heat to boiling; stirring constantly --
• Boil and stir 1 minute --
• Serve sauce over pork and onions -- .

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE I

Steps:

• Place the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut a cross into root end of onions, and set aside. In a saute pan that will hold onions snugly in one layer, place onions, butter and enough water to come no more than 1 inch up sides of pan.
• Place pan over medium heat for about 20 minutes, turning onions occasionally. Add a little water if pan begins to run dry.
• Add vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Turn onions again, and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook for 1 hour or more, turning onions occasionally, and adding a tablespoon or two of water whenever necessary. Onions are done when they are a rich, dark, golden brown all over, and are easily pierced when prodded with a fork. Serve hot, with pan juices.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Boil onions in well-salted water for 5 minutes, until softened slightly but still firm. Drain and place in baking dish (ceramic or stainless steel) just big enough to contain onions in one layer.
• In small bowl, stir together red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt and saffron until dissolved. Add raisins and currants. Pour mixture over onions to coat evenly. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until onions are quite tender. Cool to room temperature.
• Carefully stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Let onions marinate at least 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts. May be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 4 days.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except onions in heavy large pot. Bring to boil over high heat. Add onions; reduce heat to medium and simmer until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onions to jar with lid. Increase heat to high and boil until liquid is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 20 minutes. Pour liquid over onions and cool.
• Cover onion mixture and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 week and up to 1 month.

PORK WITH SWEET & SOUR ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil the rice in plenty of water, following pack instructions, until cooked. Drain, return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle the meat on all sides with the black pepper and some salt. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan. Sear the meat on both sides until nicely browned. Remove from the pan.
• Add the remaining oil and the onion to the pan. Cook for 5 mins, then pour in the vinegar and let reduce for 1 min. Stir in the maple syrup, then return the pork to the pan and heat for 5 mins until cooked through. Serve the pork and sauce spooned over the rice and scattered with the parsley.