Recipes

Onion Compote

  • Serves

    serves 4

This preparation from New York City's Gramercy Tavern turns humble onions into a jammy condiment, perfect for grilled steaks or smoked salmon.

Ingredients

  • 14 cup red wine
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. beet cooking liquid (from Pickled Onions)
  • 3 Tbsp. port
  • 2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Reduce wine in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat until 1 tbsp. remains. Pour wine reduction into a bowl and set aside; wipe out saucepan. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add beet cooking liquid and wine, along with the port, vinegar, and sugar; cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and deep red, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and let cool to room temperature.