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Last updated February 11th, 2025 17:12
This is not a cooking blog and probably never will be, but after a long time, I bought something I had almost forgotten about from my visits to Ireland: onion marmalade, onion jam, or also chutney made from red onions. It’s spicy, sweet, and goes perfectly with almost anything. And besides the fact that it’s quite expensive for its size, and the fact that it disappears quickly, I decided to make this chutney myself. Red onion chutney is not complicated to make, it just takes a relatively long time. About two and a half hours, including preparation.
Red Onion Chutney Recipe
You will need the following ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 kg red onions, thinly sliced
- 275 g brown (or cane) sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes (I added much more)
- 200 ml red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings. Place them into a large pot (preferably with a thick base), pour in the olive oil, and simmer under a lid for about 30 minutes. The onions should become perfectly soft and release their juices.
Next, add the remaining ingredients to the pot: sugar, garlic, chili flakes, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. Stir the mixture and simmer gently for about 60-70 minutes. The liquid should reduce to a minimum, and the sugar should caramelize.
At the end of the process, transfer the chutney into pre-boiled, clean jars, seal with a lid, and turn the jars upside down. Let them cool. This chutney will last for several weeks in the fridge. However, based on experience, you will likely be making another batch in two weeks.
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