From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Onion Confit

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Onion Confit

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds onions, thinly sliced 
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine 
  • Pinch of sugar 
  • Kosher salt

Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil until shimmering. 
  2. Add the onions and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. 
  3. Add the vinegar, wine, sugar and a pinch of salt. 
  4. Cover partially and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft, about 20 minutes. 
  5. Uncover and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until browned, about 30 minutes longer; add water if the onions seem dry. 
  6. Transfer the onion confit to a bowl and let cool.