Onion "Jam"

Name: Onion "Jam"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 litre
Ingredients: 44.37 ml oil (vegetable); 10 medium sized onions (just under 2 kilos); 295.73 ml brown sugar; 29.58 ml mustard seeds; 59.14 ml balsamic vinegar; 78.78 ml sweet chili sauce; 29.58 ml apple cider vinegar

Submitted by cookingpompom

"My DH loves condiments - particularly ones he can use on his sandwiches. I bought a jar of Onion Jam at a market, he almost licked the jar clean. I have been busy re-creating the original and this recipe is amazing. If you enjoy cold cuts (ham, roast beef, silverside etc) this might be for you."

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photo by Ambervim

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 1 litre

ingredients

44.37 ml oil (vegetable)
10 medium sized onions (just under 2 kilos)
295.73 ml brown sugar
29.58 ml mustard seeds
59.14 ml balsamic vinegar
78.78 ml sweet chili sauce
29.58 ml apple cider vinegar

directions

Peel and thinly slice your onions (I use a Mandolin for this).
In a large heavy based pot, heat the oil and add the onions, stir frequently over a medium heat until caramalised (15-20 minutes).
Add the mustard seeds and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the brown sugar and cook for another 2 minutes (it needs to be well dissolved).
Add the remaining ingredients and reduce to a low simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
Carefully pour the hot onion jam into prepared jars ( hot sterilized jars if you want to keep them on your shelf - will keep for 6 months) or a clean jar if you want to pop it into your fridge and use it within 2-4 hours (or once chilled). Keeps in the fridge for 4 weeks. Once a jar is opened, this jam must be refridgerated.

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I like this. I used a combination of Sambal and Recipe #451867 for the chili sauce. Then I used 20% less sugar. This is nice, smooth and has just the right bite.

Ambervim

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