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
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• coarse salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, heat the oil.

2. 2

   Add the shallots; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Add in 1 3/4 cups water, the orange zest and juice, vinegar, and sugar; season with salt and pepper.

4. 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. 5

   You may need to increase the heat to high if the shallots are tender but not yet glazed. Serve immediately.