Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Pistachios - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 small red onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, plus
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 lbs Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup lightly salted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Melt the butter in a large deep skillet.
Add the onions and 3 tablespoons of the vinegar and cook over moderate heat until they begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, steam the brussels sprouts until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the brussels sprouts to the onions.
Stir in the sugar and the remaining 3 tablespoons of vinegar and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until the brussels sprouts are tender and lightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a bowl, garnish with the pistachios and serve.