Marsala Cipollini Onions

Active Time: 15 MINTotal Time45 MIN
Yield: Serves : 4

At Tavernetta in Denver, chef Ian Wortham tops grilled lamb steak with cipollini onions caramelized in Marsala wine for a stunning, mostly make-ahead main course. The sweet-and-sourness of the onions plays beautifully against the richness of the lamb, and also goes well with turkey, roast chicken, and beef.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 20 ounces Cipollini onions (about 20 onions), peeled, or 1 (16-ounce) pkg. frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup sweet Marsala wine
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

How to Make It

Step

Heat grapeseed oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add sugar and salt; stir to coat. Add chicken stock, and cook until stock has reduced by about one-fourth and onions have softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in wine, and cook until reduced by one-fourth, about 6 minutes. Stir in vinegar, and cook until sauce is slightly reduced and onions are glazed with syrup, 20 to 24 minutes.

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