Tangy-Sweet Orange Glazed Shallots

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 small shallots
• peeled
• leaving stem ends intact and halved lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 12 cup orange juice
• 12 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• coarse salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil.
2. Add the shallots; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
3. Add in 1 3/4 cups water, the orange zest and juice, vinegar, and sugar; season with salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil; cook over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, the shallots are tender enough to be easily pierced with a knife tip, and the remaining liquid is syrupy (35-40 minutes).
5. You may need to increase the heat to high if the shallots are tender but not yet glazed.
6. Serve immediately.