Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound small shallots (about 12), peeled (stem ends left intact), halved lengthwise if large
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup juice (from about 2 oranges)
  • 1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
  • Add shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the water, orange zest and juice, vinegar, and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat until shallots are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife and liquid is syrupy, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • (Raise heat to high for a few minutes if shallots are tender but not quite glazed.)
  • Serve hot.