Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
1
pound pearl onions
1
/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
24
garlic cloves, peeled
1
bay leaf
1
1/2 cups tawny Port
1
/4 cup white wine vinegar
4
teaspoons sugar
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/2 cup raisins
1
1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring large saucepan of water to boil. Add onions. Boil 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Peel onions. Trim root end slightly, leaving root base intact.
Step 2
Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and bay leaf. Sauté until garlic is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add Port, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Simmer 8 minutes. Add onions and raisins. Simmer until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme. Discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before serving. Serve warm.