This recipe for caramelized pearl onions is really simple but full of flavor: the touch of thyme gives the preparation that something extra that makes the difference; it’s an herb that may be used little but has its purpose in the kitchen.
I really love borettane pearl onions, both caramelized and sweet-and-sour, and I find them a perfect side to accompany roasts, meat mains or even a simple scaloppine.
Do you like them? What do you think of this little recipe for thyme caramelized pearl onions?
The recipe is taken from a Martha Stewart book that has truly won me over… but now let’s look together at the ingredients and the method and get cooking.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 18 oz pearl onions (borettane (small pearl onions, about 1.1 lbs))
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- to taste thyme (fresh or dried)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
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Steps
Place the EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) in a pan and brown the pearl onions for 5–10 minutes.
Now add the sugar, season with salt and pepper and pour into the pan 5 fl oz (about 2/3 cup) of hot water with the leaves of fresh or dried thyme, depending on what you have available.Let the mixture dry, allowing the water to evaporate, and after about 20–25 minutes the pearl onions will be ready!
It’s a very simple side dish with great flavor that pairs well with simple meat and fish dishes… Enjoy! Annalisa
If you like onions, also try red onions with aromatics
They’re delicious and go with everything! TRY THEM
❓ How to get perfect caramelized pearl onions?
To achieve perfect caramelized pearl onions it’s important to cook them over low heat, so the natural sugars transform chemically and slowly, developing flavor and color. This process, similar to the Maillard reaction, makes the onions golden, tender and irresistible.
❓Can I prepare the caramelized pearl onions in advance?
Yes, you can prepare them in advance and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Just reheat them in a pan or in the microwave before serving.
❓What to pair with caramelized pearl onions?
They are perfect with roasts, grilled meats and main dishes, but also as a side for simple plates.
