To me, a great condiment is all that stands between a good sandwich and an outstanding one. I’ll go a step further, declaring that even a so-so sandwich is lifted to great status by the love of a terrific condiment. Lots of pressure for ketchup/mustard/mayo which are not, however, the great condiments I have in mind. The one I am thinking of is of the savory sweet variety: onion jam. Oh it is good! What’s even better is that onion jam is a breeze to make. Delicious on sandwiches of all kinds - especially any&all grilled cheese. Onion jam freezes like a dream. Plus it’s so inexpensive to make. Why buy a $4 jar of some fancy spread when you can make your own and then stash some away for later use? Say goodbye to all those aged and abandoned condiments clattering around in your fridge. Say hello to wonderful flavor on-demand!
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large red onions
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chop off ends and remove rough outer layer of onions. Cut onions in half and slice into thin strips. I continue on with a rough chop because I think it helps the onion cook more evenly and makes spooning the jam easier if the onion section are smaller. However, if you think a long string of onion is more elegant than so be it.
Place olive oil in a large saucepan under medium heat. Add all your chopped onion to pan and cook - stir about on occasion - until onion is soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.
Add sugar and vinegar and cook until liquid is reduced to a thick syrupy consistency and onion appears soft and caramelized. About 10 minutes. If you still have too much liquid, give onions more time to cook. Watch your jam doesn’t dry out and burn though! Add salt and pepper, stir, and you’re done.
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