Karp Family Recipes

Carmelized shallots

Category: Vegetables

Ingredients:

6 T. unsalted butter 2 lbs. fresh shallots, peeled, with roots intact 3 T. sugar 3 T. good red wine vinegar 1/2 t. kosher salt 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper 2 T. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°. Melt the butter in a 12-inch ovenproof sauté pan, add the shallots and sugar, and toss to coat. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the shallots start to brown. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper and toss well. Place the sauté pan in the oven and roast 15 to 30 minutes until the shallots are tender. Season to taste, sprinkle with parley and serve hot.