Cipolline In Agrodolce (sweet And Sour Onions)

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb cipolline onion
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon prosciutto fat, minced
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water

Recipe

• 1 place onions in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to loosen skins then peel the papery skins off. (it really does help to soak them).
• 2 mince one of the onions and set aside.
• 3 heat oil in a heavy skillet, large enough to hold all the onions in one layer, over medium heat.
• 4 add prosciutto fat and stir until melted.
• 5 add garlic and the one minced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
• 6 add onions in one layer, add sugar, bay leaf, vinegar, salt and 1 cup of water or enough to just barely cover the onions.
• 7 bring to a boil, reduce heat and gently simmer until the onions are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• 8 allow to cool to room temperature in the pan juices before serving.