Sweet and Sour Onions (Cipolline in Agrodolce)

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 ⁄2 cup raisins
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lb. cipolline or pearl onions, peeled
• 1 ⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp. sugar
• Kosher salt, to taste

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

Put raisins into a small bowl; cover with hot water and let soften for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, 8–10 minutes; pour off oil. Drain raisins. Add raisins, vinegar, and sugar and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, 2–3 minutes.