Spicy Grilled Onion Relish
- 2 pounds Spanish onions, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Light a grill.
- Brush the onion slices on both sides with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Grill over low heat for about 20 minutes, turning only once or twice to keep the slices intact, until charred and tender.
- Brush the onion slices with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil during grilling.
- Let cool slightly.
- Cut the onions into 1/2 -inch dice and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a small nonreactive saucepan, simmer the vinegar and brown sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the mixture over the onions and stir in the cayenne.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve the onion relish warm or at room temperature.
spanish onions, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spicy-grilled-onion-relish (may not work)