Barefoot Contessa Caramelized Shallots

by Ina Garten
from Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Really Make at Home
(Clarkson Potter, 2004)
Serves 8

You might not usually think about serving shallots as a vegetable, but they’re more flavorful and delicate than boiling onions. It’s a perfect accompaniment for an everyday roast chicken, but special enough to serve on a holiday with a standing rib roast.

Note: You can peel the shallots in advance and then just give them a quick saute and throw them into the oven before dinner.—Ina Garten

convert Ingredients
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds fresh shallots, peeled, with roots intact (see note)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Method
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Melt the butter in a 12-inch ovenproof saute pan, add the shallots and sugar, and toss to coat. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the shallots start to brown.

3. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss well. Place the saute pan in the oven and roast for 15 to 50 minutes, depending on the size of the shallots, until they are tender.

4. Season to taste, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

Note: To peel shallots easily, drop them into a pot of boiling water for less than 1 minute. Drain, then remove the skins.

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