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Sugared Pearl Onions

A delicious sugared pearl onion is a wonderful side dish for any dinner party. It's the perfect way to add a little bit of sophistication to an otherwise ordinary meal. You can serve the small onions on skewers or mini toothpicks. They are also great when served with wine or cheese. In addition to being tasty, sugared pearl onions are easy to prepare and are a delicious accompaniment to many different types of dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serves
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 154
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Pearl Onions outer layer peeled
  • 2 TBS Butter
  • 2 TBS Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

Method
 

  1. Peel outer layer of pearl onions until they are all clean and uniform.
  2. Place the butter in a large sauté pan and melt on medium high heat. Add the onions to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until aromatic. Add water to the pan, it should sizzle.
  3. Add salt, pepper and sugar to pan and mix to coat onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes stirring often, until softened and the outside of the onions are lightly browned. Serve while warm.

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Notes

Gold Pearl onions are a great appetizer to serve for a dinner party. The delicate onion's sweet flavor will pair well with a variety of foods. In addition, they pair well with red wine and Dijon mustard. They are an excellent addition to a cheese board and go well with wine. Moreover, they are an excellent addition to any meal. They can be enjoyed anytime. If you love onions, you can serve them as a starter dish, a side dish, or a main dish.