This is a very nice topping for hot dogs, hamburgers and Italian sausage. Also can be used as a tapanade or for bruschetta.

Sweet and Sour Onions

1 1/2 lbs peeled boiling onions
2 Tbs sugar*
2 Tbs vinegar*
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs tomato paste
water and/or white wine
salt
1 dry red chili pepper (optional)

Place onions in a single layer in a large flat saute pan.
They should be covered with the white wine, diluted with water. Add olive oil, salt, sugar, dry red chili pepper, vinegar and tomato paste.
Stir to mix.

Cover and boil for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Boil until the water is gone and the onions begin to glaze. Stir to prevent burning or sticking.
Remove red chili before serving.

Taste to balance the sweet and sour flavors. Can add raisins and pine nuts.
This is best the next day.

*Try balsamic vinegar and honey for a really special version.
Judy/Buffalo

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