Honey Braised Onions

Name: Honey Braised Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 White Onions; 1 tablespoon of Honey; 3 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar; 4 sprigs of Thyme; 2 tablespoons of Bread Crumbs; 2 tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese; Table Salt; 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil

Honey Braised Onions are really simple to make with just a few ingredients: balsamic vinegar, honey and fresh thyme.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 10 minutes
Cooking 35 minutes
Servings for 4 people

Braised Onions are a side dish for true connoisseurs. They are really simple to make, but baking them gives them a unique flavor, bold and sweet at the same time. Usually onions are cooked in a skillet, as with Sweet and Sour Cipollini Onions, leaving the oven for other dishes.

Like all onion recipes, this one relies on a delicate balance of flavors, essential for a well-rounded dish. To achieve it we will use balsamic vinegar, chestnut honey and, for aroma, a few sprigs of fresh thyme.

Braised Onions can be served as a side with your meat dishes or on slices of crusty bread. Onions also make an excellent Tropea Red Onion and Balsamic Compote, perfect with cheese, or the legendary Onion Soup.

Ingredients for 4 people

4 White Onions
1 tablespoon of Honey chestnut
3 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar
4 sprigs of Thyme fresh
2 tablespoons of Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese
Table Salt to taste
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil

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Method

To make the Braised Onions, start by peeling the onions and blanching them in salted water for 5 minutes. This step is essential to make them more tender and take away their sharp flavor.
Now get a baking dish that can go both on the stovetop and in the oven (or use a regular nonstick skillet first and then the baking dish). Brown the onions in the oil, then add the balsamic vinegar in which you have dissolved the honey. Cook over high heat for a couple of minutes, seasoning with salt.
Meanwhile, mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmigiano Reggiano and the thyme leaves. Sprinkle the onions with this mixture and bake at 220 °C (425 °F) for 20 minutes. Serve the braised onions piping hot. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

Instead of onions, try Braised Shallots, following the same method.

Tips

To make Braised Onions, choose quality ingredients: they will make the dish unique and full of flavor.

Storage

Braised Onions keep well covered in the fridge for a couple of days. When needed, you can reheat them in a skillet or in the oven.