Sweet and Sour Pearls (Onions)

Name: Sweet and Sour Pearls (Onions)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 cups white pearl onions (4 10 oz packages); 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup water; 1 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 garlic clove, slivered; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

Submitted by Dreamer in Ontario

"This recipe for crock pot pearl onions sounds interesting and I'm hoping to try it. I'm posting it so it won't get lost. Source: Canadian Living's Slow Cooker Favourites. Preparation time is an estimate. If anyone tries this before I do, let me know how long it took you."

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Ready In:: 6hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

8 cups white pearl onions (4 10 oz packages)
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1 bay leaf
1 cup water
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, slivered
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

directions

Cover onions with boiling water in a heatproof bowl and let stand for 30 seconds.
Drain and peel.
Combine onions, orange rind, bay leaf, 1 cup water, raisins, oil, vinegar, tomato paste, salt, pepper and garlic in slow cooker (slow cooker should be 1/2 to 3/4 full).
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until onions are tender.
Discard bay leaf.
Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes or until thickened.