Onil’s Red Onion Jam

A delicious addition to the good old hamburger on a bun or as a side flavor for roasted pork. You can also spread it with goat cheese on crostini or on a grilled cheese sandwich.  

Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

• 4 cups minced red onion

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 cups red wine vinegar

• 1 cup water

• 3 to 4 bay leaves

• 6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme

• Salt and pepper

Method

• Combine all ingredients except salt and pepper in a pan with a large surface area, such as a sauté pan or rondeau. 

• Bring to a full boil, then reduce heat to a medium boil, stirring occasionally. 

• Cook until mixture is reduced and becomes syrupy; season with salt and pepper.  Remove from heat.

• Cool jam; discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs when fully cooled.

• Pour jam into a glass jar, cover, and refrigerate up to 12 months.

Recipe from Chibas Events from Onil Chibas.