Clove and Red Onion Relish

Name: Clove and Red Onion Relish
Yield: MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 whole cloves; ¼ cup ruby port; ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup; Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Whole cloves infuse sweet onions with a rich, well-rounded flavor and fragrance. The relish is delicious with roast pork, chicken and duck, and it's great on sandwiches, especially slathered on a crusty baguette with baked Virginia ham and sharp Cheddar cheese.

By Marcia Kiesel

Recipe by Food & Wine May 2000

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP

Ingredients

1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 whole cloves
¼ cup ruby port
½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, cook the onion in the olive oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the cloves, cover and cook over low heat until the onion is deeply caramelized on the bottom, about 12 minutes. Add the port and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the maple syrup and remove from the heat. Remove and discard the cloves. Season the relish with salt and pepper and let cool.

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Step 2

Make Ahead: The relish can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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