Creamed Pearl Onions Recipe
Unraveling the mysteries of home cooking through science.
[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]
Note: Frozen pearl onions can be used in place of fresh. To use frozen onions, cook direct from frozen, skipping step 1.
Read more: The Food Lab: Two Pearl Onion Recipes
- Yield:Serves 6
- Active time: 10 minutes
- Total time:30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pearl onions (see note)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
-
1.
Using a paring knife, trim off the ends of each onion and score a light "X" into one cut side. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add onions and cook until outer layers are soft, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain onions and run under cool water until cold enough to handle. Peel onions with your fingers and discard peels.
-
2.
Place onions in a medium saucepan and add heavy cream, stock, and bay leaf. Heat over medium-high heat until simmering, then lower heat to maintain a very gently simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cream has reduced to a rich sauce, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, discard bay leaf, stir in parsley, and serve. If sauce breaks and turns greasy, stir in 2 tablespoons of water and shake pan vigorously over high heat until it comes back together.
This Recipe Appears In
The Food Lab: Two Pearl Onion RecipesAll products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.
Comments
Hello Eater!
Want to comment? Sign In or Register
ADD A COMMENT
PREVIEW YOUR COMMENT