Best 12 Sweet And Sour Pearl Onions With Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Sweet and Sour Pearl Onions with Balsamic Vinegar, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish showcases the perfect balance between sweet and tangy notes, with plump pearl onions glazed in a luscious sauce made from balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and a hint of spices. Alongside this star recipe, you'll also discover a treasure trove of other culinary delights, including a tantalizing Balsamic Roasted Carrots recipe that brings out the natural sweetness of carrots, a tangy and refreshing Pickled Red Onions recipe that adds a pop of color to any dish, and a versatile Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing recipe that elevates salads, grilled vegetables, and more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with vibrant flavors and unforgettable taste experiences.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC ONIONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 small red onions
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut the onions in half and slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the onions are tender. Remove from the oven, toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS



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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

1 1/2 pounds pearl onions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons plump golden raisins, optional
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

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 BALSAMIC BABY ONIONS



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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

2 lbs white pearl onions, unpeeled
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
salt
black pepper (optional)

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

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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The balsamic glaze on these pearl onions lends a sweetness to this side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but easy enough for a weeknight. Serve with our Salt and Pepper Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bags (10 ounces each) red or white pearl onions, trimmed and peeled
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine onions, wine, butter, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes (if onions are large, increase cooking time and add more water).
  • Add vinegar and cook until sauce thickens and onions are glazed, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

BALSAMIC-ROASTED PEARL ONIONS



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Dark, sweet-tart balsamic vinegar adds tangy depth to roasted vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry, or 1 1/4 pounds fresh
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. If using fresh onions, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes to loosen skins; using a paring knife, cut off ends, and peel onions.
  • Toss onions with vinegar and oil on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until onions are tender, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times and rotating baking sheet halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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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

2 lbs white pearl onions
2 cups meat stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

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

BALSAMIC GLAZED CIPOLLINI ONIONS (CIPOLLINI AGRODOLCE)



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Tender, tangy cipollini onions in a sweet and sour balsamic glaze. These caramelized nuggets are perfect for your fall holiday table. They make a delicious side dish as well as a savory topping for pizza and pasta.

Provided by Karen Tedesco

Categories     Vegetables

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds cipollini onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Drop in the onions and boil 2 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  • Use a small, sharp knife to slice off the top of the onions, then slip off the skins. Trim any hairy roots, but leave the stem end intact so that the onions don't separate. If the onions are larger than 1 1/2-inches diameter, slice into halves or quarters.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a medium (8-10-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter stops foaming and begins to smell nutty, add the onions to the pan. Cook 5 minutes, or until the onions are browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle the onions with the sugar and salt. Pour the water and vinegar over them (the pan will sputter). Turn the heat down to medium and cover the pan. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan and continue cooking until the liquid in the pan looks syrupy and has large bubbles, another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with the thyme and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 14 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS



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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

1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, peeled, crushed
10 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups fresh whole basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 pounds small cipolline onions or small boiling onions, blanched, peeled

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.

SWEET AND SOUR PEARL ONIONS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pearl Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups white wine vinegar
1/4 cup corn oil
2 lbs white pearl onions, peeled

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine salt, sugar, vinegar and oil. Bring to just a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Add onions and return to a boil.
  • Using a slotted spoon, pack onions into canning jars. Pour in pickling liquid to cover. Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 3 days to blend flavors. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 18874.7, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 46.1, Protein 3.3

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS



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Provided by David Tanis

Categories     condiments, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds small boiling onions, peeled
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch saffron, crumbled (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup currants
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

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

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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This makes a fantastic side dish to a prime-rib beef roast or a pork roast dinner, or to any beef or pork dish! This will serve about 6 people but can easily be doubled. Use a large package of frozen pearl onions for this recipe, and also fresh pearl onions can be used, just blanch in boiling water, cool then peel.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 cups frozen pearl onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar (optional or to taste)
salt and pepper
1 -2 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, then saute the onions until lightly browned (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Add in balsamic vinegar and water; simmer stirring occasionally until the onions are tender (about 12-15 minutes).
  • Transfer the onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon (reserve the liquid).
  • Simmer the reserved liquid until thick and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  • Season the liquid with salt and pepper and a little sugar if desired.
  • Transfer the onions back to the skillet and coat with the liquid.
  • Add in the butter, stirring and heat slightly until the butter has melted.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Delicious.

Tips:

  • Choose small, pearl onions: These cook quickly and evenly.
  • Trim the root ends of the onions: This helps them cook evenly.
  • Use a heavy saucepan: This helps distribute heat evenly and prevents the onions from burning.
  • Cook the onions over medium-low heat: This prevents them from browning too quickly.
  • Stir the onions occasionally: This ensures that they cook evenly.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and sugar: This creates a sweet and tangy sauce.
  • Cook the onions until they are tender: This usually takes about 15 minutes.
  • Serve the onions warm or at room temperature: They can be served as a side dish or appetizer.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour pearl onions with balsamic vinegar are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or appetizer. They are perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and elegant. So next time you are looking for a new side dish or appetizer, give these sweet and sour pearl onions a try.

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