BROCCOLI AND PEARL ONIONS WITH A SHERRY GLAZE

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A pretty vegetable combination that features broccoli and pearl onions in a sweet and sour sherry sauce.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs broccoli
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/3 cups cold water
1 (1 lb) package frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup dry sherry
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons dried currants
salt

Steps:

  • Trim tough ends from broccoli stalks. Cut broccoli heads crosswise into 3 inch lengths. Cut stalks lenghtwise into 1/3 inch thick lices. Cut flowerets in half if they are thicker than 1 1/2 inches, leave smaller flowerets whole.
  • In a large 6 quart pan cook broccoli, uncovered, in about 3 quarts boiling water just until barely tender when pierced (about 5 to 6 minutes). Drain well and arrange in shallow 4 quart casserole. Keep warm.
  • While broccoli cooks blend cornstarch into 1 1/3 cups cold water, set aside.
  • Wipe pan dry and add onions and oil Cook over high heat, shaking pan often, until onions are browned (about 6 to 8 minutes).
  • Remove onions and set aside. Keep warm.
  • In pan bring sherry, broth, vinegar, sugar, and currants to boil. Boil uncovered until mixture is reduced to 1 1/3 cups (about 6 to 8 minutes). Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, stirring. Season to taste with salt.
  • Stir onions into hot sauce; Pour over broccoli.
  • Can be served warm or at room temperature.

LyttleTom07 R
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. I highly recommend it!


Senesh Damsara
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to showcase fresh broccoli and pearl onions.


Linda Wallis
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Shahzaib Sattar
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sherry glaze made the broccoli more palatable and the pearl onions added a nice sweetness.


seheab alsemt
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and pearl onions. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nilratan Barai
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying dish.


Carlito Peralta Jr
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The sherry glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness and acidity.


Peerbux Khoso
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Michael “Mike” Keck
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The broccoli and pearl onions were cooked perfectly, and the sherry glaze was flavorful and glossy. I served this dish over rice, and it was a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


janicetoro
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sherry glaze added a delicious sweetness and richness to the broccoli and pearl onions. I will definitely be making this again.


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