Cook the Book: Balsamic Onion Marmalade
Lady Marmalade says YES to this condiment of condiments from Tom Colicchio and Sisha Ortuzar's ' 'wichcraft.' This is a simple twist on regular caramelized onions that manages to elevate the topping to a must-have. Yes, caramelizing onions takes a long time. So what? Do the time, do the crime (of eating deliciousness)! Since it keeps for several weeks, just make a batch and keep it on hand to dress up anything from sandwiches to salads.
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Balsamic Onion Marmalade
- makes 2 to 3 cups -
Adapted from 'wichcraft by Tom Colicchio with Sisha Ortuzar
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
Procedure
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it slides easily across the pan. Add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add the sugar and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, until the onions appear dry. Add the vinegar and reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour, until the onions are soft and dry. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store the marmalade in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.
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4 Comments:
In the clearest illustration I've ever seen of why everyone should learn to cook, they sell this stuff at Williams-Sonoma for $12 a jar. Right next to the 'wichcraft cookbook.
jm chen at 3:01PM on 04/09/09
The one that I love is Stonewall Kitchen's Roasted Garlic and Onion Jam, and at $8 for a 12 oz jar, I am not about to indulge my weakness for the stuff.
But, I did find a copycat recipe, and, with a bit of tweaking, it's absolutely sensational! Better than the original, since I use a lot more garlic. And I always make at least a triple batch, since it keeps longer than one week in the refrigerator.
It's the first recipe at this link: http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m1209F05.htm#1
Womandingo at 4:55PM on 04/09/09
Yep, W-S stocks three of the 'wichcraft spreads: this one, tomato relish, and olive tapenade. It's pretty similar to homemade, and for people who don't cook well or often, a good idea in my opinion. I make my own onion relish, but this one is easier if I don't have the time.
I love this book, btw. The fried egg sandwich is my favorite.
amanda0730 at 9:37PM on 04/09/09
Best ingredient EVER.
shoneyjoe at 9:10AM on 04/10/09