Onion Marmalade

I found this recipe after reading through thread on CITR Forum in which a member posed a question about onion marmalade. I went in search of a good recipe for onion marmalade and found this one! It looks wonderful!

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings: Depends on how you use it...

Ingredients

4 lbs onions (sliced thin)
3 slices bacon (thick cut)
2 cup/225g sugar
1 cup/125g
dark brown sugar
2 cup red wine
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tsp./20g
salt
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Place a large, non-reactive pan over medium-low heat. Add the bacon. Once the bacon has crisped, remove.

2. Turn up the heat to high to medium-high, add the onions, salt and olive oil. Stir to make sure the onions are coated with the oil and bacon fat. Cook covered with a tight lid for about 20 minutes. Continue to cook stirring every 5 to 10 minutes until the onions begin to turn golden brown.

3. Add the sugar, brown sugar, red wine, and balsamic vinegar and cook over medium heat until viscous. To test if it’s the right consistency, dribble a bit of the reduction on a plate. If it’s still liquid, but slowly slips down the plate after it cools briefly, you’ve reached the right consistency. I also look to for doneness by dragging a spoon against the bottom of the pot. If it leaves a long valley, then its done. WARNING: Do not walk away from this once it begins to get close. There is enough sugar in this that it can burn and create sugar concrete on the bottom of your pan.

4. Remove from heat and let cool before storing. Place in a glass or heat resistant container. Cover and refrigerate. This is both acidic and high in sugar, so its excellent for long term storage. It keeps in the fridge well for at least 2 months. Some of the fat may become solid at the top after cooling. I simply scrape it off and dispose of it. Additionally, if the marmalade becomes too thick after cooling, simply reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds and I find it spreads very easily.

Categories: Condiments, Crowd-Size, Sandwiches

Submitted by: on July 30, 2010