Glazed Pearl Onions In Port With Bay Leaves

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Ingredients

  • 3 10-ounce bags unpeeled pearl onions, root ends trimmed but left intact
  • 3 cups ruby Port
  • 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 4 bay leaves (preferably fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Using sharp knife, cut X across root ends of pearl onions; place in large bowl. Pour hot tap water over onions; let soak 1 hour. Remove onions from water and peel.
  2. Transfer to large pot. Add Port, broth, bay leaves, and brown sugar; bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until onions are tender when pierced with sharp knife, about 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onions to bowl. Boil liquid in pot until syrupy and reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir vinegar into Port reduction. Season to taste with salt. Pour Port reduction over onions. Serve warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD:
  3. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

195 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 2.1g 3% DV
Carbs 47.5g 17% DV
Fiber 6.6g 24% DV
Sugar 28g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9708mg 100% DV
Potassium 195.5mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% DV
Calcium 242mg 19% DV
Iron 11.2mg 62% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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