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Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions

Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions for Effortless Elegance

Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions are a delicious side dish that combines the richness of butter and whiskey with sweet maple syrup and earthy thyme.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pearl Onions
  • 1 pound Pearl Onions fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Whiskey or apple cider; apple juice can be used for non-alcoholic option
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or honey for alternative sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme for more aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt reduce if using table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Water
For Serving (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Herbs such as parsley or chives
  • 1/4 cup Cream optional for richer texture

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, add the pearl onions, butter, cider vinegar, whiskey, maple syrup, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and water. Stir everything together over medium-high heat until it begins to boil.
  2. Once boiling, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the onions become tender and translucent.
  3. Uncover the skillet and increase the heat back to medium-high. Let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the onions are beautifully glazed and glossy.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions warm, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh pearl onions for a sweeter flavor and better texture. Can be prepared in advance and reheated.

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