Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions Recipe

Elevate your next beef or pork roast with these irresistible Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions! This easy-to-make side dish is perfect for impressing guests or adding a touch of elegance to a weeknight meal. Using a large bag of frozen pearl onions (or fresh – see instructions!), this recipe creates sweet and tangy glazed onions in just 25 minutes. Serves 6, easily doubled for a crowd.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 89.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions

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How to Make Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 16 ounces (2 cups) of frozen pearl onions (or 1 pound fresh pearl onions, blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes, cooled, and peeled).
  2. Sauté the onions until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup water.
  4. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Transfer the onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving the cooking liquid in the skillet.
  6. Increase the heat to medium and simmer the reserved liquid until it thickens and reduces to about 1/2 cup, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional).
  8. Return the onions to the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the thickened balsamic glaze.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and glossy.
  10. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

13g

Carbs

0g