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Caramelised shallots
These simple, savoury-sweet caramelised shallots are easy to make and go well with practically everything. This makes a great base for a salad dressing or salsa, or a side for steak, roast chicken or pork chops – just be sure to serve it with a bit of bread to sop up the juices.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 200g shallots, peeled and left whole
- 4 sprigs of rosemary
- 1 tsp sugar
- 175ml red wine
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Method
Prep time:
10 min
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Cooking time:
30 min
PT30M
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Step 1
Heat butter in a pan and add shallots - toss until they are browning - add rosemary and cook until shallots are starting to caramelise. Add sugar, dissolve and add wine and vinegar.
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Step 2
Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Step 3
When you are about to use, uncover and reduce liquid until shallots are shiny and have a syrupy glaze.