Sweet and Sour Pearl Onions

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boiling or pearl onions
• 3 Tbsp butter (you can substitute for any fat you'd like)
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 3 Tbsp cider (malt or white wine vinegar)
• salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel onions. (If using pearl onions, blanch and then place in ice water. Then cut off the stem and root. Now peel.)

2. 2

   Place onions in a pot of salted water that has been brought to a boil. Boil the onions 5 - 10 minutes until they are just tender (al dente, not soft). Time will be determined by size of the onion.

3. 3

   Drain onions

4. 4

   In a hot skillet, melt butter and allow butter to get hot. Place onions in skillet and allow to fry until they begin brwoning. Approximately 4 o 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn skillet down to a medium heat. Combine the cider and honey until they are well mixed. Add to skillet. Mix well with the onion. Add salt.

6. 6

   Stir and allow to cook until it has made a thick syrup