Braised Onion Slices with Bourbon Recipe

Thick-sliced sweet onions are braised in butter and beef broth, then finished with bourbon. This is a fabulous side dish to serve with prime rib or pork, and it is quite easy to make.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 4 bermuda onions, sliced 1-inch thick
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup beef broth, canned or homemade
• 1/4 cup bourbon

Preparation:

Heat butter and olive oil. Add onions and sear on high for 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and beef broth. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.

Add bourbon and cook down for 3 minutes.

Goes well with prime rib and pork.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Source: James Beard's American Cookery by James Beard (Little, Brown & Company)
Reprinted with permission.