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Glazed Pearl Onions with Bacon

Tender pearl onions are simmered in a rich balsamic glaze and topped with loads of crispy bacon. Easy to make and loaded with flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Bacon cut into thin strips
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 lbs white pearl onions or 29 oz frozen (See Note 1)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Render bacon until crispy brown in skillet. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Reserve bacon fat in skillet.
  2. For Fresh White Pearl Onions: Trim and discard the root end of the onions. Place the onions in a pan of boiling water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to blanch, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Pinch each onion at its stem end and it will pop out of its skin.
  3. Heat bacon fat and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook 20 minutes, stirring or gently shaking pan back and forth occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle sugar over onions and cook 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar and water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 25 minutes. Stir in crumbled bacon and pepper to taste. Top with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • If you're unable to find fresh pearl onions, you can use two 14.5 oz bags of frozen pearl onions, which should be thawed and drained before using.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 12.9mg (14%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.