Sweet Sour Onions Recipe

Name: Sweet Sour Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Onion; Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water + 1/4 cup water (for cornstarch slurry); 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Transform ordinary onions into a sweet and tangy delight with this simple recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe uses pantry staples for a delicious side dish that's perfect for any meal. Impress your family and friends with this surprisingly flavorful and easy-to-make sweet and sour onion recipe.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 47 kcal

Protein 1g

Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Sour Onions

Onion
Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water + 1/4 cup water (for cornstarch slurry)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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How to Make Sweet Sour Onions

Thinly slice 2 large yellow onions.
In a large, non-reactive saucepan (stainless steel or enamel-coated), combine the sliced onions over medium-high heat.
Add 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water.
Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the onions are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan.
Continue to cook and stir until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy!