Glazed White Onions

Name: Glazed White Onions
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 18 small white onions; Boiling water; 1/4 cup butter; Chicken stock to cover (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; Dash thyme; Bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

By Moira Hodgson

Updated March 13, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

About 18 small white onions
Boiling water
¼cup butter
Chicken stock to cover (about 1½ cups)
1tablespoon brown sugar
Dash thyme
Bay leaf
2tablespoons chopped parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Drop the onions for a few minutes into boiling water. Drain and slip off their skins. Melt the butter in a large frying pan. Toss the onions in the butter until they are golden.
Step 2
Add the stock barely to cover. Add the sugar, herbs and seasonings and simmer 30 to 40 minutes over moderate heat or until the sauce has reduced to a caramel glaze.
Step 3
Correct seasoning and serve.