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Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze

Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze

Name: Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) bags frozen white pearl onions, left frozen, excess ice removed; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Rating: 3.8 stars

15 Ratings
13 Reviews
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Make sure the frozen pearl onions go straight from the freezer into the roasting pan. Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position - closest to the heating element. And don't forget that sprinkling of sugar to help the browning.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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8 servings

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Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 (16 ounce) bags frozen white pearl onions, left frozen, excess ice removed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 425 degrees.

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Step 2

Toss onions with oil, sugar, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Transfer to a cookie sheet with rim in a single layer. Roast onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring at 20 minutes and again at 25 minutes, adding garlic at this point.
Step 3

Meanwhile, bring vinegar to boil; simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes, until reduced to 1/3 cup - it should be a thin syrup. Put onions into a bowl, add reduced vinegar and parsley; toss to coat. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

151 calories; protein 1.5g 3% DV; carbohydrates 21g 7% DV; fat 7.1g 11% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 28.4mg 1% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

BUSYBEE25

06/13/2006

Used fresh pearl onions for this -- at least I think that's what they were. Cheap at produce market pain to peel for recipe but all worth it. This recipe is so simple and delish. Made me feel like a pro. Got great reviews. Reminded me of "Drunken Shallots" I had had at a favorite local Italian restaurant (although I think those used a red wine reduction). Planning on making the full recipe from frozen onions for a camping trip this weekend. Such an easy snack to put out with some white bean spread (also easy and both not bad nutrition-wise). Highly recommend this recipe. Be patient with the reduction. It's worth it to let it get thick. Read More

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SHANNAO

06/05/2006

Just OK for us--the sauce overpowered the mild onions. Read More

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(7)

15 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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BUSYBEE25

06/12/2006

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WEBDANCE

05/22/2006

Very simple and delicious. I like this better than traditionally caramelized onions because it eliminates the slicing and the stirring (and the tears!). It took an extra 10 minutes in my oven to fully cook. Also although the balsamic glaze is good we preferred the onions without it. The glaze masked too much of the onion taste which we love. Read More

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HEIDI 'S HOME

10/12/2007

I made this a little differently. After reading other recipes I sliced up onions and put them in a skillet with the sauce ingredients. When caramelized I did what they did in the recipe for "Green Beans with Caramelized Onions" and added frozen green beans that were thawed. Just to make it even better when serving I tossed in some cooked bacon pieces. Fantastic!! Read More

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SHANNAO

06/05/2006

Just OK for us--the sauce overpowered the mild onions. Read More

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Mrs. S. BLACK

03/05/2009

This recipe was great! I added asparagus because it was in a use it or lose it state and it was super yummy! The balsamic glaze is SOOOO easy. Read More

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82rdavis

12/25/2011

Good but not as sweet as I remember! Read More

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IMVINTAGE

01/27/2007

We loved these! Although I didn't use the glaze...I made a glazed salmon dish ( Super Grilled Salmon from this site) & used the glaze from it on the onions. It was wonderful! Thansk for another tasty recipe Pam! Read More

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emilyv

01/06/2013

I was afraid the balsamic glaze would overpower the onions but that did not happen. In fact the leftovers are even better the next day because the glaze mellowed out. Read More

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AngelicDagger

11/24/2011

We didn't care for it. But will give it one more shot with out the balsalmic eventually when we are feeling brave. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 150.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber:

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 5 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents:

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c: 8 %

folate:

calcium: 4 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium:

potassium: 1 %

sodium: 1 %

thiamin:

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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BUSYBEE25

06/12/2006

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WEBDANCE

05/22/2006

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HEIDI 'S HOME

10/12/2007

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SHANNAO

06/05/2006

Just OK for us--the sauce overpowered the mild onions.

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(7)

Mrs. S. BLACK

03/05/2009

This recipe was great! I added asparagus because it was in a use it or lose it state and it was super yummy! The balsamic glaze is SOOOO easy.

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(4)

82rdavis

12/25/2011

Good but not as sweet as I remember!

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(3)

IMVINTAGE

01/27/2007

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emilyv

01/06/2013

I was afraid the balsamic glaze would overpower the onions but that did not happen. In fact the leftovers are even better the next day because the glaze mellowed out.

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(2)

AngelicDagger

11/24/2011

We didn't care for it. But will give it one more shot with out the balsalmic eventually when we are feeling brave.

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(1)

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