**Sweet and Sour Onions: A Culinary Symphony of Sweetness and Tang**
Savor the tantalizing flavors of sweet and sour onions, a culinary masterpiece that dances on your palate with its harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes. These versatile onions, caramelized to perfection and bathed in a luscious sauce, offer a delectable symphony of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible addition to any meal.
Indulge in the Classic Sweet and Sour Onions recipe, a time-honored favorite that delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Experience the harmonious fusion of sautéed onions, sugar, vinegar, and a touch of soy sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will elevate any dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
For those who crave a bit of heat, the Spicy Sweet and Sour Onions recipe is sure to ignite your taste buds. Get ready for a flavor explosion as chili peppers, garlic, and ginger join forces with the classic sweet and sour combination, resulting in a fiery, yet balanced dish that will leave you craving more.
If you prefer a tangier twist, the Sweet and Sour Onions with Pineapple recipe is your perfect match. The addition of pineapple chunks brings a vibrant burst of tropical sweetness, while the tangy sauce adds a delightful contrast, creating a flavor profile that is both unique and irresistible.
And for those who love the umami-rich goodness of bacon, the Sweet and Sour Onions with Bacon recipe is a must-try. Crispy bacon pieces lend their savory smokiness to the sweet and sour symphony, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of sweet and sour onion recipes, each offering a distinct flavor experience. Whether you prefer the classic combination, a spicy kick, a tropical twist, or the smoky goodness of bacon, these recipes will surely satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
SWEET AND SOUR CIPOLLINI ONIONS
Tangy, glazed onions that can serve as a side dish, hors d'oeuvres or added to a salad.
Provided by TerryWilson
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add onions and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir until well coated with butter. Season with salt. Cook and stir until onions are brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Pour in vinegar and sprinkle with sugar. Continue cooking and stirring until vinegar comes to a boil. Boil until vinegar thickens and glazes onions, about 5 minutes. Serve hot or cooled with vinegar syrup drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 593.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
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.
GREEN BEANS WITH SWEET AND SOUR RED ONIONS
Categories Onion Vegetable Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Vinegar Green Bean Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add next 3 ingredients. sauté until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar. Stir until sauce thickens, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add beans; toss to coat and heat through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Mound in shallow bowl.
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 ONIONS
Large onions cut in half and infused with taste. A simple complement to your meal, or a tasty light lunch. Tip: try cutting off a portion of the rounded bottom of the onions so that they will wobble less while you prepare and cook!
Provided by CHRISTYJ
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Arrange the onions in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Arrange the onions so that the flat side of the onion is facing the ceiling.
- In a small mixing bowl mix together the vinegar and sugar. Spoon the mixture onto the flat surface of the onions.
- In another mixing bowl combine the breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup oil, sage, rosemary and parsley. Mix the mixture until well combined. Pat the mixture evenly onto the flat side of the onions.
- Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of oil over the onions and bake for 45 minutes or until the onions are tender when pierced. Let the onions cool at room temperature. Serve with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
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 BALSAMIC BABY ONIONS
I make this with fresh small onions from my garden but this can be made also with frozen small onions, this is soooooo good! This will serve about 3-4 people, but can easily be doubled.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the unpeeled onions in boiling water to cover for about 10 minutes; drain.
- Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain well.
- Peel the skin off of the onions.
- Cook the butter with brown sugar in a saucepan or skillet until butter melts, whisking often.
- Add in balsamic vinegar; mix to combine, then add in peeled onions; season with salt and pepper (if using) simmer for about 15 minutes or until thickened.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 30.6, Protein 2.9
CIPOLLINI AGRO DOLCE (SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS)
From More Recipes from a Kitchen Garden - Shepherd's Garden Seeds. These sound like the ones I get from the bulk olive bins. YUM!
Provided by dicentra
Categories Onions
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place onions in a single layer in a large pot.
- Add equal amounts of wine and water, enough to cover the onions.
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and red chili pepper if using.
- Bring to a boil, cover and boil slowly for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove cover and add sugar, vinegar, and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
- Boil down liquid, stirring often, to glaze onions with juices, until the sauce has thickened and the onions are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Remove chile before serving.
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.
SWEET AND SOUR CIPOLLINI ONIONS
Cooking Light Jan 2008. Pearl onions may be substituted for the cipollini onions. "Dishes with sweet and sour notes are common in Venice, but not in the rest of Italy."
Provided by dicentra
Categories Onions
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place raisins in a bowl; cover with 1/2 cup hot water. Let stand 30 minutes or until plump. Drain.
- Trim top and root end of onions. Cook onions in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool and peel.
- Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions to pan, stirring well to coat. Stir in 3 tablespoons water, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover, reduce heat, and cook 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Add raisins and pine nuts to pan. Increase heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until lightly browned and liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally.
SEARED TUNA WITH OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES AND SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 4h
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the tomatoes, preheat the oven to 280 degrees. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the thyme, sugar, half of the garlic and salt and pepper. Bake for 3 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, to prepare the onions, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Toss with the olive oil and set aside.
- When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, coarsely chop them. Heat the olive oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, tarragon and remaining garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- To make the tuna, combine the rosemary, garlic, poppy seeds, cracked pepper and salt. Roll each piece of tuna in the mixture until well coated. Heat the oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear on all sides until browned on the outside but medium rare in the center, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan and cut each piece across into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Divide the onion mixture among 4 plates. Place the tomato mixture over the onions. Top with tuna slices, season with salt and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1403 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
I have not made this version, but my Italian mother made a very similar dish when I a child. It was the only way I would eat onions. It was one of those things she just whipped together, and I never learned how. I hope this will duplicate my childhood memories of it. It is called Cipolline in Agrodolce in Italian.
Provided by mammamia 2
Categories Onions
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 portions, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil over high heat. Add the onions and cook for 30 seconds.
- Drain and place under cold running water to halt the cooking.
- Drain again.
- Using a small, sharp knife, trim off the root ends and slip off the skins.
- Do not cut the onions too deeply or they will fall apart.
- In a large, heavy frying pay over medium heat, combine the onions, stock and butter.
- Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are partially cooked, about 30 minutes.
- Uncover the pan and stir in the vinagar, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, shaking the pan occasionaly, until the onions are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
- Add a bit of warm water if needed to keep the onions moist.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.5
SWEET-AND-SOUR BABY ONIONS
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add cippoline onions and saute until brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and powdered sugar and toss to coat. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until onions are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper and simmer uncovered until vinegar is reduced to glaze, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer to bowl and serve. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat, thinning with 1 tablespoon water, if necessary.) *Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
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.
BBQ PORK SANDWICHES WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS AND CUCUMBERS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450F. Make pork rub: 1. In a small bowl with a fork, stir together all pork rub ingredients until well combined. 2. Pat pork dry and press rub into meat (expect uneven clumping) 3. In a nonstick skillet, heat veg. oil over med-high heat until hot but not smoking and brown pork, turning occasionally, about 5 min. 4. Transfer pork to shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven until 155F (about 15 minutes) 5. Transfer pork to cutting board, let stand 5 min. Toast rolls in oven. Make basting sauce: 1. While pork is roasting, in a bowl stir together all basting sauce ingredients Make BBQ sauce: 1. While pork is roasting, in a small sauce pan heat peanut oil over med-high heat until hot but not smoking and cook shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and chili powder, stirring 2 minutes. 2. Stir in remaining BBQ sauce ingredients, simmer, stirring, 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Prepare onions and cucumbers: 1. Peel and seed cucumber and cut enough into ¼ inch dice to measure ¼ cup. 2. Thinly slice enough onion to measure ¼ cup 3. In small bowl, stir together cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Make Sandwiches: 1. Slice pork an toss with basting sauce. 2. Make sandwiches with rolls, pork, BBQ sauce, and cucumbers
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, are best for this recipe as they have a milder flavor and caramelize more easily.
- Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Use a large skillet: This will give the onions plenty of room to spread out and caramelize.
- Cook the onions over medium-low heat: This will help them caramelize slowly and evenly.
- Stir the onions frequently: This will prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Add the sauce ingredients: Once the onions are caramelized, add the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and mustard. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a boil: Then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the onions: Sweet and sour onions can be served as a side dish or topping for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or salads.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour onions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following these tips, you can make the perfect sweet and sour onions every time.
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