Sausages with Grilled-Onion Chowchow
- 2 sweet onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 jalapenos
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup grainy mustard
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 pounds mixed sausages (see Note)
- Light a grill.
- Skewer each onion slice with a toothpick.
- Thread the jalapenos on a skewer.
- Brush the onions and jalapenos with olive oil and grill over a hot fire until charred but still slightly crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the toothpicks and skewer.
- Coarsely chop the onions.
- Peel and chop the jalapenos.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cider vinegar with the light brown sugar, grainy and Dijon mustards, caraway seeds and turmeric and bring to a simmer.
- Add the onions and jalapenos and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 12 minutes.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture, add it to the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the sausages over a medium-high fire until golden and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve the sausages with the grilled-onion chowchow.
sweet onions, jalapenos, extravirgin olive oil, cider vinegar, light brown sugar, grainy mustard, dijon mustard, caraway seeds, turmeric, cornstarch, salt, mixed sausages
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sausages-grilled-onion-chowchow (may not work)