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Balsamic-Braised Cipolline Onions with Pomegranate

Name: Balsamic-Braised Cipolline Onions with Pomegranate
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds cipolline onions or small boiling onions; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon golden brown sugar; 3 tablespoons crème fraîche or heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries (about 3 ounces)

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Blanch onions in large saucepan of boiling water 1 minute. Drain; cool briefly. Peel and trim, leaving core intact.
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper; sauté until brown, 12 minutes. Add next 4 ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Increase heat; boil until onions are tender and liquid is thickened, stirring often, about 18 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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Fold crème fraîche into onions (add cranberries, if using). Simmer until sauce coats onions thickly, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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