The sweet and sour pearl onions are a tasty and succulent vegetable side dish I prepare without butter following a simple family recipe. I often make them because they are quick to prepare but very impressive.
The pearl onions are presented on the table with their characteristic amber and shiny color, and they are delicious whether eaten alone or served with crispy bread. Perfect to accompany flavorful meat dishes like the fegatelli, they can also be served as an appetizer, thanks to their sweet and sour taste that whets the appetite for the upcoming dishes.
With a few ingredients, such as oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar, you can prepare an irresistible dish that will win everyone over. Let’s not waste any more time and see the recipe right away!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 103.80 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.33 (g) of which sugars 5.55 (g)
- Proteins 1.01 (g)
- Fat 7.10 (g) of which saturated 1.04 (g)of which unsaturated 0.03 (g)
- Fibers 1.61 (g)
- Sodium 391.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 95 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 12 oz pearl onions (peeled)
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar
Tools
- 1 Small Pot
Preparation
The process is really simple: just wash the peeled pearl onions and put them in a small pot. Add salt, pepper, and oil, then cover with the lid and place the pot on high heat to brown them on all sides. It’s important to turn them often to prevent burning, ensuring they color evenly.
When the pearl onions are well browned, add the teaspoon of sugar and tablespoon of vinegar. Lower the heat slightly and, keeping the lid on, let them cook for another 10-15 minutes until they become soft and caramelized. If the juice reduces too much due to high heat, don’t worry: just add a little water while they continue to cook.
NOTES
Sweet and sour pearl onions are an exceptional dish, with a rich and sweet flavor that will always win everyone over, either as an appetizer or as a side dish. They can be prepared in advance, and when serving, just heat them up to enjoy them hot and perfect.
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