Description
Jamie Oliver’s delightful caramelised onion chutney blends sweet and tangy flavors with simple ingredients. Rich with red onions and balanced spices, this condiment elevates sandwiches, cheeses, and cold meats with its complex taste profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 tbsps vegetable oil
- 750 g (26.5 oz) red onions, finely chopped
- 250 g (8.8 oz) light brown sugar
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) red wine vinegar
- 90 ml (3 fl oz) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Place a spacious saucepan over medium-high heat, drizzle vegetable oil, and sauté red onions until they soften and turn translucent, releasing their natural sweetness for approximately 10 minutes.
- Infuse Spices: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, allspice, and chili flakes into the onion mixture, stirring vigorously to awaken the spices’ aromatic profile and deepen the flavor complexity.
- Create Liquid Base: Pour light brown sugar, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar into the pan, blending ingredients thoroughly and bringing the liquid to a rolling boil to initiate the reduction process.
- Simmer and Thicken: Lower the heat, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and gradually condense, periodically stirring to prevent scorching and develop a luxuriously rich, dark, and thick consistency.
- Preserve Chutney: While still hot, carefully decant the chutney into sterilized glass jars, ensuring an airtight seal to lock in the vibrant flavors and protect against potential contamination, then cool completely at room temperature before transferring to a cool, dark storage area.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Dice onions uniformly to ensure even caramelization and consistent texture throughout the chutney.
- Spice Selection: Use freshly ground spices for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic complexity.
- Jar Sterilization: Thoroughly clean and sterilize glass jars to prevent bacterial growth and extend the chutney’s shelf life.
- Storage Wisdom: Keep the chutney in a cool, dark place to preserve its rich flavor profile and prevent flavor degradation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg