Caramelised Onion And Balsamic Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil (80 mls)
4 large red onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar (75 grams)
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar (160 mls)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Finely slice the onions. Much easier with a mandolin or food processor.
Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan.
Add the onions and garlic. Cook, covered, over a low heat for about 30 minutes, until soft. Stir occassionally.
Stir in the mustard seedsand cook a further minute.
Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and the salt.
Bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer uncoverd for about 5 minutes. Stir occassionally. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and the onions are caramelised.
Spoon the mixture into hot sterilised jars and seal while hot. Keep refrigerated.