Tip : Some grocery stores sell pearl onions already cleaned but still raw. If you cannot find these, then bring a couple of cups of water to a boil, dump in the pearl onions and remove from heat. Allow to stand in the hot water for a minute or two, then strain. Using a paring knife, cut the root end off of the onion and push the onion through, leaving the skin behind.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pearl onions red and white
- 1 cup sherry
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- 4 tbsp sherry or dry white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting recipe
- Combine peeled pearl onions with sherry, raisins, honey, water, butter and thyme in a large skillet.
- Bring to boil over medium high heat
- Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover and simmer until liquid evaporates and onions begin to caramelize, stirring often. This should take about 45 minutes
- Season with salt & pepper, remove from heat and reserve until ready to serve.
Final step
- Reheat onions over gentle heat, stir in almonds and vinegar