Onions Agrodolce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 button onions, peeled, but leave a little root intact
45 ml olive oil
75 ml port wine
75 ml red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
25 g raisins
salt
cayenne pepper

Preparation

Place the olive oil in a heavy based pan over a low heat; allow to warm.
Place the onions in the pan and cook, shaking the pan until the onions are browned on all sides.
Add the port and vinegar and bring to the boil.
As soon as boiling point is reached, stir in the brown sugar, raisins, salt and cayenne to taste.
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick syrup. Serve the onions with the syrup spooned over.