Name: Caramelised onion and balsamic relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil; 4 (1.2kg) large red onions, sliced thinly*; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; 1/3 cup (75g) firmly packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup (160ml) balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Caramelised onion and balsamic relish

Makes 3 Cup

Prep

15M

Cook

35M

Total

50M

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Ingredients

1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

4 (1.2kg) large red onions, sliced thinly*

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

1/3 cup (75g) firmly packed brown sugar

2/3 cup (160ml) balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

In a large deep frying pan, heat oil. Add onions, garlic. Cook, covered, over low heat for about 30 minutes until soft. Stir occasionally.

Stir in mustard seeds, cook a further minute.

Add sugar, vinegar, salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and onions are caramelised.

Spoon mixture into hot sterilised jars, seal while hot.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave.
Note

Swap the red onions to Happy Chop onions for a tearless experience!
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