Onion Balsamic Relish

Try bringing this sweet-tart onion balsamic relish to your next bbq. This makes a great topping for veggie burgers or tofu hot dogs (I can personally vouch for this since we tried it as a topping on the latter and it was scrumptious), but don’t let that stop you from piling the relish on your beef burger, hot dog or sausage!

Deglazing caramelized onions with balsamic vinegar enhances their sweetness and at the same time imparts a lovely, subtle tart flavor that keeps the relish from tasting too sweet.

Onion Balsamic Relish

Makes 10 ounces

5 onions, diced finely

3 Tablespoons olive oil

3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Heat a medium heavy bottomed saucepan over medium flame. Add olive oil, then onions. Season with salt and pepper.

Turn heat down to medium low and sauté until onions brown (about 30 minutes).

Add balsamic and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed. As you cook the vinegar in, try to scrape up any browned bits from the pan to add more flavor to your relish.

Serve warm with a bbq item of your choice, or seal in a jar for future use. Will keep chilled in the fridge for up to 5 days.