Marian Burros's Onion Confit

Ingredients

• 3 large white onions
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• ⅓ bunch fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 2 ounces champagne vinegar

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    72 calories; 4 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 3 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Enough for 6 servings of beef

Preparation

1. Peel onions, and slice into thin strips.
2. Heat peanut oil in a large heavy skillet and saute onions over medium heat, stirring often. After about 30 minutes of cooking it might be necessary to add a little water to prevent them from sticking.
3. After 1 hour add the sage leaves and vinegar and continue cooking, stirring often, 30 minutes more. Set aside until beef is done.

• The confit can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Warm slowly to serve.

1 hour 40 minutes