Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 large sweet onions such as Vidalias, chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 2-oz. jar chopped pimentos, drained and rinsed

Method

  • In a heavy saucepan, warm oil over medium heat. Saute onions and celery until very tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in sugar, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, turmeric, pimentos and 2 Tbsp. water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has almost evaporated, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.