Barbecue Recipes

SWEET AND SOUR ONION SALAD

This recipe for tangy glazed onions in the Provençal style makes an unusual and flavorful accompaniment to grilled steaks.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound baby onions, peeled
1/4 cup wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 parsley sprigs
1/2 cup raisins
salt and freshly ground black pepper

SERVES 6

1. Put all the ingredients in a pan with 11/4 cups water. Bring to a boil and simmer gently, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the liquid has evaporated.

2. Remove the bay leaf and parsley from the pan and check the seasoning. Transfer the contents of the pan to a large serving dish. Serve the salad at room temperature.