big easy braised onions

Name: BIG EASY BRAISED ONIONS
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 2 to 3 large spanish onions; 6 to 9 - whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cracked black peppercorns; 1 pinch(es) ground thyme; - grated zest and juice of 1 orange; 1/2 cup(s) condensed beef broth, undiluted; - finely chopped fresh parsley, optional; - hot pepper sauce, optional

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Aug 4, 2013

The Big Easy is the nickname for New Orleans, where I once lived. These onions were inspired by an old Creole recipe for Spanish onions, according to the author of Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes, where I found this delectable dish. Photo from same.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 8 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

2 to 3 large spanish onions
6 to 9 - whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1 pinch ground thyme
- grated zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup condensed beef broth, undiluted
- finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
- hot pepper sauce, optional

How To Make big easy braised onions

Step 1

Stud the onions with cloves. Place in slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, peppercorns, thyme and orange zest.

Step 2

Pour orange juice and beef broth over onions, cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours, until onions are tender.
Step 3

Keep onions warm. In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce cooking liquid by half.
Step 4

When ready to serve, cut onions into quarters. Place on a deep platter and cover with the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired, and the hot pepper sauce, if desired.
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