That said, just because my "home family" is Labour Day apathetic doesn't mean my "foodie family" is - and for this week's #SundaySupper I'm even jumping on the BBQ-friendly bandwagon. I found this sweet, savoury, chunky condiment in a copy of The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving that I borrowed from the library, and couldn't wait to give it a go - caramelized onions, as I'm sure you're aware, are worth their weight in gold on (or in) pretty much anything you can think of. This elegant "relish" (I consider it so much more than that) was originally written with just "onions", but I amped the sugar caramelization factor by using Vidalias, slowly cooked with sliced garlic, a touch of brown sugar and syrupy balsamic vinegar. Of course, I had to add some booze to the mix (like I mentioned to Sue, people are going to start wondering about me - I can't drink FWIW!), and given that both red wine and cognac pair well with beef (I'm imagining grilled striploin) and potatoes (yes, this would make killer taters), they both found their way into the pot. This was actually a perfect use for my mom and stepdad's homemade wine, which was "okay" to drink (they preferred / kept receiving other bottles) and actually improved over the slow cooking process. Come to think of it, this condiment may in fact make an appearance tomorrow night - burgers or no!
This week's Labour Day #SundaySupper is being hosted (with many thanks) by DB (aka Foodie Stuntman) of Crazy Foodie Stunts.
Here's the list of Labour Day love!
Refreshing Drinks
- Hibiscus Flower Margaritas from La Cocina de Leslie
- Cherry Bourbon Lemonade from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mint Sweet Tea from Supper for a Steal
- Pineapple soda floats from Healthy. Delicious.
Amazing Appetizers and Sides
- Hatch, Chive & Chevre Figs from Shockingly Delicious
- Grilled Corn Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from girlichef
- Cucumber Cups from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob from The urban Mrs
- Stuffed Baby Sweet Pepper from Country Girl In The Village
- Peach Salsa Nachos from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Grilled Peach Salad from Curious Cuisiniere
- Caramelized Onion Relish from What Smells So Good?
- Strawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chorizo and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers from I Run For Wine
- Spiced Honey Peach Muffins from Mess Makes Food
- Spicy Bacon Popcorn from Nik Snacks
- Sausage Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Deviled Eggs Stuffed With Garlic Guacamole from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Tortellini Caprese Salad from Webicurean
Enviously Good Entreés
- Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Salsa from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Homemade Teriyaki from Juanita’s Cocina
- Beer Brined BBQ Chicken from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Kansas City Barbecued Spare Ribs from The Texan New Yorker
- Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers from Table for Seven
- Red Wine Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese from Neighborfood
- Red, White & Blue Spicy Burgers from Daily Dish Recipes
- Deluxe Pizza Burgers from Foxes Love Lemons
- Stir-Fry Rice with Turkey Bacon and Eggs from Basic N Delicious
- Grilled Herb Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce from Magnolia Days
- Tropical Shrimp Kabobs from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Spicy Sea Scallop Skewers with Mint Yoghurt Sauce from Soni’s Food
- Proscuitto & Spinach Macaroni and Cheese from Family Foodie
Delicious Desserts
- Old-Fashioned Pineapple Up-Side-Down Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
- Egg Free Chocolate Mousse from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fresh Raspberry Bran Muffins from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Peach Cheesecake Crumb Bars from Chocolate Moosey
- Peanut Butter Cream Pie with a Pretzel Crust from Cookin’ Mimi
- S’mores Brownies from Alida’s Kitchen
- Ice Cream Granola Truffles from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Strawberries with Red Wine Reduction and Whipped Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Peach Kuchen {#Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Raspberry Lime Cupcakes from Treats & Trinkets
- Summer Berry Chocolate Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Peanut Butter Vegan Dreams from NinjaBaking.com
- Red, White & Blue Jello Parfaits from In The Kitchen With KP
- Moistest Ever White Chocolate Pound Cake with Fresh Orange Glaze from Eat, Move, Shine
- Caramel Brownies from Pies and Plots
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Caramelized Onion Relish
Makes 3 cups, 12 (1/4 cup) servings
2 tbsp salted butter
2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
¼ cup dark brown sugar
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup red wine (not the cheapest, not breaking the bank - ENOFYLZ Wine Blog could probably help you out with a specific kind!)
2 tbsp cognac (we had this on hand)
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (use something you'd put on salad, but no need to go 20 years + aged)
generous pinch Kosher salt
pinch black pepper
- Melt butter in a large pot and add the onions and sugar.
- Cook, uncovered,over medium high heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally - the onions will be beginning to caramelize.
- Stir in the garlic, wine, cognac and vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Add salt and pepper, then spoon into jars and process in a waterbath for 30 minutes.
Calories: 70.4
Total Fat: 2.0 g
Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
Sodium: 18.4 mg
Total Carbs: 9.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 0.4 g
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