Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cipollini onions or 2 lbs small white boiling onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 14 lb Canadian bacon, cut into thin matchsticks (2 thick slices)
  • 14 cup finely chopped canned roasted bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 12 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 pinch dried thyme
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Drop the unpeeled onions into a large pan of boiling water, cook 30 seconds, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Cut a thin slice off the root end of each onion and peel off the skin.
  • Heat oil in an oven proof skillet.
  • Add bacon, red pepper, tomato paste, broth, vinegar, bay, thyme, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Add onions, cover and bake 30-40 minutes or until onions are tender.