Brats and burgers get star treatment with this sweet onion topping. Bourbon adds a lovely caramel note, and the crushed pepper flakes turn up the heat.
—JANET ROTH TEMPE, AZ
PREP: 1 HOUR • COOK: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 3 CUPS
4 large sweet onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup bourbon
4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooked sausage or meat of your choice
1. In a large saucepan, cook onions in oil over medium heat 40-45 minutes or until the onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add bourbon, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with sausage or other meat.