Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your palate and tantalize your taste buds. Today, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect sweet and sour onions. This delectable dish originated in the heart of Asia and has since become a beloved staple in kitchens worldwide. Its unique combination of sweet and tangy notes, coupled with the crispy texture of caramelized onions, makes it an irresistible treat. So, prepare your taste buds for a sensory adventure as we guide you through the steps of crafting this culinary masterpiece.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS
Provided by David Tanis
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield About 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 575 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS
The initial blanching of the onions insures that they'll be tender when cooked through. If the raisins are hard, pour boiling water over them and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and proceed with the recipe.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Working in 2 batches, blanch the onions in a medium pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Peel.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook, turning the onions over as they brown, until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add the broth, vinegar, sugar and raisins and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the onions are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the salt and serve.
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.
ROASTED SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS
Categories Nut Onion Side Roast Christmas Easter Thanksgiving Vegetarian Father's Day Dinner Pine Nut Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Wrap each onion tightly in foil. Place onions in roasting pan and roast until very tender when pierced with knife, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool. Trim and remove onion peel. Halve onions lengthwise, then slice thinly lengthwise. Transfer to medium bowl. Add vinegar and lemon juice and toss to blend. Let onion mixture stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Combine 1/2 cup vermouth and currants in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Stir currant mixture, oil, and 1 tablespoon vermouth into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Stir in pine nuts.
CREAMY SWEET ONIONS
Well coated with a tangy sour cream and celery seed dressing, these sweet-sour onions can sure dress up a juicy burger. My sister likes to serve them as a side salad when our family gets together in summer up at the lakes. -Ethel Lowey, Fort Frances, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ITALIAN SWEET & SOUR ONIONS
This dish may be served hot as a veggies side dish or cold on a buffet table. I like to use Boiler onions they are apprx1 1/2" across and incrase the cooking time but not by much - try to leave the onions with a bit of crunch
Provided by Bergy
Categories Onions
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a fry pan large enough to accomodate the onions in one layer.
- When the oil is hot saute the onions until they are lightly browned, shake the pan (8 minutes).
- Remove onions from the pan and add the vinegar& sugar, stir and cook for apprx 5 minutes.
- Return the onions to the pan, stir to coat and finish cooking for 2 minute add walnuts& raisins (if using) Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.1, Protein 4.3
SWEET-SOUR PORK 'N' ONIONS
This come from Betty Crocker's New Choices Cookbook...I like this recipe well enough to post it...This is not the typical sweet and sour sauce...It's a thin sauce which seems to compliment the pork very well...
Provided by Tom Collins
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 204.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 18.5
SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS
Categories Onion Appetizer Side Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Yellow or white onions are best for this recipe, as they have a mild flavor that will allow the other ingredients to shine through.
- Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the sauce more easily.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the onions will steam instead of fry, which will make them soggy.
- Cook the onions over medium heat: This will help them caramelize slowly and develop a deep, rich flavor.
- Don't stir the onions too often: Stirring the onions too often will prevent them from caramelizing properly.
- Add the sauce ingredients towards the end of cooking: This will help prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve the onions immediately: Sweet and sour onions are best served immediately, while they are still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour onions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet, sour, or somewhere in between, these onions are sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dish to make, give sweet and sour onions a try. You won't be disappointed!
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