Ginger-Glazed Pearl Onions and Parsnips
- Kosher salt
- 10 ounces red pearl onions, unpeeled
- 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 thin slices ginger
- 1 large sprig rosemary
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- Freshly ground pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for topping
- Fill a large skillet halfway with water; add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a boil.
- Add the pearl onions and cook 1 minute to loosen the skins, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Using kitchen shears, trim the root ends of the onions, then peel off the skins.
- Return the onions to the skillet.
- Add the parsnips, ginger, rosemary, garlic, wine, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water to the skillet with the onions.
- Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- (If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.)
- Discard the ginger, garlic and rosemary.
- (The vegetables can be made up to 3 hours ahead to this point; cover and refrigerate.)
- Reduce the heat to medium high; add the vinegar, brandy and butter and cook, stirring, until the vegetables just start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons water and cook, swirling the pan, until the vegetables are glazed, about 1 more minute.
- Season with salt and pepper and top with parsley.
- Photograph by Gentl & Hyers
kosher salt, red pearl, parsnips, thin slices ginger, rosemary, garlic, white wine, sugar, apple cider vinegar, brandy, cold unsalted butter, freshly ground pepper, fresh parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ginger-glazed-pearl-onions-and-parsnips-recipe.html (may not work)