This recipe is great on hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, grilled meats/fish and a nice change from the usual condiments.

Sweet and Sour Onions

1 1/2 lbs onions
2 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs vinegar
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs tomato paste
water and/or white wine
salt
1 dry red chili pepper or red pepper flakes to taste (optional)

Place onions in a single layer in a large flat saut?pan. If using wine cover with the white wine, diluted with some water. If not, just cover with plain water. Add olive oil, salt, sugar, dry red chili pepper, vinegar and tomato paste. Stir to mix.

Cover and boil for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Boil until the water is gone and the onions begin to glaze. Stir to prevent burning or sticking. Remove red chili before serving. Taste to balance the sweet and sour flavors.

Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight. These are best the next day. Try balsamic vinegar and honey for a really special version. For simple onions, just cook in white wine, olive oil, salt and a bay leaf.
Judy/Buffalo