Balsamic Onion Marmalade Recipe

Elevate your culinary game with this exquisite Balsamic Onion Marmalade, inspired by Tom Colicchio's *'wichcraft* and Alton Brown's ingenious cooking techniques. This recipe transforms humble onions into a sweet, tangy, and deeply flavorful condiment perfect for burgers, sandwiches, grilled meats, or crostini. The slow cooking process develops rich caramelization and a mahogany brown hue that's simply irresistible. Prepare to be amazed by the depth of flavor in this easy-to-make yet impressive recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 46.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Balsamic Onion Marmalade

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How to Make Balsamic Onion Marmalade

  1. Peel the 3 large yellow onions and cut each in half through the root.
  2. Thinly slice the onion halves into half-moon shapes.
  3. Set an electric skillet to 300°F (150°C). Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and wait until it shimmers.
  4. Add a layer of the sliced onions to the skillet and sprinkle with a little salt (about 1/4 teaspoon).
  5. Continue layering the onions and sprinkling with salt until all the onions are in the pan. (Use about 1 teaspoon total)
  6. Cover the skillet and let the onions stand, untouched, for 20 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar over the onions.
  8. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, until they look fairly dry and begin to caramelize.
  9. Add 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar. Cover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until the onions are very soft and a dark mahogany brown.
  10. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature. This marmalade will keep, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g