Caramelized Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Remove a small slice from both stem and root end of each pearl onion and peel them.
2. 2
   An alternate way is to parboil them for 2 minutes, drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
3. 3
   Pop the skins off by pressing the onion at its root end.
4. 4
   Set the onions in a saucepan wide enough to accommodate them in one layer and barely cover them with water.
5. 5
   Boil over high heat for 10 minutes until partially cooked.
6. 6
   Add the butter and sugar and continue to boil until the water has evaporated and the onions begin to sizzle.
7. 7
   Reduce the heat to medium low and shake the saucepan and turn the onions in the butter and sugar to brown them.
8. 8
   Continue to cook until the onions are glazed, brown and syrupy looking.
9. 9
   Add a tablespoonful or more of balsamic vinegar and cook until evaporated.
10. 10
    Season well with salt and pepper.