Braised Onions A La Julia Child

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb white pearl onion, peeled (may substitute frozen)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup unsalted beef stock, defatted
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
• 1 sprig thyme
• 2 sprigs parsley

Recipe

• 1 if you are using fresh pearl onions, they are easier to peel if you blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then run them under cold water to cool.
• 2 if you are using frozen pearl onions, make sure they are defrosted and drained.
• 3 heat the butter and oil in a large skillet and add the onions to the skillet.
• 4 saute over medium heat for about ten minutes, rolling the onions about so they brown as evenly as possible without breaking apart.
• 5 pour in the stock, add the herbs, and cover.
• 6 simmer over low heat for about 40 to 50 minutes until the onions are perfectly tender but retain their shape and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
• 7 remove the herbs, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.