ONION AND SHALLOT CONFIT

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Slow-cooking onions in olive oil brings out their sweetness, which is offset by the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar. This confit is wonderful with grilled meats. You'll want to keep some on hand all summer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 2h45m

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/4 pounds mixed fresh shallots and cipollini onions (preferably a combination of red and white), peeled and halved if large
3/4 pound cherry tomatoes
4 large sprigs oregano
2 small sprigs rosemary
Coarse salt
Red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Heat oil in a small Dutch oven or other heavy 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots and onions, tossing to coat, then bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt, and a pinch of red-pepper flakes. Cover, and transfer to oven.
  • Bake until onions are very tender, about 2 1/4 hours. Uncover, and bake until onions are slightly golden around edges, about 15 minutes more. Stir in vinegar, and let shallots and onions cool slightly in oil. Before serving, discard herb sprigs. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Sahab Singh
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This is a great recipe! The onions and shallots caramelize perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I've used it to make a variety of dishes and it's always a hit.


Karno Jith
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The onions and shallots were so delicious and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making this again.


Donnias Keyes
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This recipe is amazing! The onions and shallots are so flavorful and versatile. I've used them in a variety of dishes and they've always been a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohammed Emam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good onion confit recipe for a while now. This one is perfect. The onions are so sweet and caramelized. I can't wait to use them in my next dish.


The Seeley bunch
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This was a great way to use up some extra onions and shallots I had on hand. The confit was easy to make and turned out really well. I used it on top of some grilled chicken and it was delicious.


Josh Harshman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The onions and shallots are so tender and flavorful. I love to use them on sandwiches, salads, and even as a side dish.


T L P Chanall
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've used it to make a variety of dishes, including pizza, pasta, and even roasted chicken. The onions and shallots add a wonderful depth of flavor to any dish.


Ftoon Abdullah
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This was a great recipe! The onions and shallots were so flavorful and caramelized perfectly. I used them on top of a steak and it was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.