Shallot Marmalade

Preparation info
  • Makes about 1 cup ; Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Steven Raichlen

Published 2001

  • About

While it may look like marmalade, this tangy relish sure doesn’t taste like it! Not with the addition of shallots, wine, and balsamic vinegar. Serve it with Herb-Crusted Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Juniper-Flavored Filets Mignons, or any grilled steak.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shallots, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 2 cups dry red wine

Method

  1. Place all the ingredients (use only a little salt and pepper to begin with) in a large nonreactive sauté pan with 2 cups water. The shallots should be completely covered. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and gently simmer the shallots, uncovered, until the liquid is completely absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir from time to time, more frequently at t