Caramelised Onion Relish
Brown onions slow-cooked with mustard, brown sugar, red wine vinegar and dry apera until jammy. A pantry relish that keeps in the fridge for months.
Directions
Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over low heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes or until softened. Add mustard, sugar, vinegar and apera. Increase heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and relish has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon relish into a hot sterilised jar and seal (see note). Store in the fridge for up to 3 months. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 2 weeks.
Cook's Note
Cook’s note: To sterilise jar, preheat oven to 100C/80C fan-forced. Wash jar and lid in hot soapy water. Place in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using tongs, carefully transfer jars and lids to a tea towel-lined baking tray. Place in oven until required.
For a richer relish, use dark brown sugar and replace the red wine vinegar with balsamic.