I found this Red Onion Jam recipe on the HomeSick Texan Blog site. Lisa Fain has a great perspective on cooking.

Spicy Red Onion Jam is a simple recipe to make.

It is a go-to jar I reach for in the refig when making a sandwich now. So what do you do with spicy red onion spread? This is great with roasted or grilled meats, and would be incredible on a cheeseburger, a steak or even a cheese quesadilla.

If you stir it into softened cream cheese, goat cheese or sour cream, you can make the best onion dip.

Try it, change it up, let me know what you do – jughandle

Spicy Red Onion Jam

This is an easy to made spread that will boost the flavor profile of your hamburgers, sandwiches, meats and even vegetables.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Red Onion Spread

Cooking Method Pan Fried

Hot/Cold Dish Cold

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Red Onion Spread

Cooking Method Pan Fried

Hot/Cold Dish Cold

Servings 12 servings

Author LISA FAIN

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) olive oil
2 (2) red onions peeled and sliced into slivers
2 cloves (2 cloves) garlic sliced
2 (2) chipotle chiles in adobo diced
1/2 cup (127.5 g) balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon (1/8 teaspoon) cayenne
Salt and/or Pepper to taste

Instructions

Method:

Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and garlic, and stir while sauteing for 10 minutes or until softened and caramelized.
Cover, and cook for 20 more minutes, stirring once.
Add the chipotle chiles, balsamic vinegar and cayenne.
Stir often, cook until the vinegar is reduced and onions are a dark, red brown color, about 10-15 minutes.
Add salt to taste.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Yield: about 1/2 pint

Notes

Will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Note: You can add more chipotle chiles if you want it to be hotter or easily double or triple this recipe with the servings slider.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Red Onion Jam

Amount Per Serving (1 Tbsp)

Calories 40 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 35mg2%

Potassium 39mg1%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 135IU3%

Vitamin C 1.5mg2%

Calcium 8mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

In our last post, I hopefully put the fear of God in you about some of the additives in processed foods. We all love our condiments. God knows, I’m a hot sauce and ketchup freak. That said, how can we avoid the additives in our favorite condiments. Largely, we can make our own. And we can make them BETTER!

This will be an on going feature. Look for your favorite recipes under the “recipe” tab on our home page.

Heinz Ketchup Copycat Recipe:

This recipe came mostly from http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/Heinz-Ketchup-Recipe.html

23 Calories per serving
Cook time: 1 1/2 hours
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
1 – 6 oz can of Italian tomato paste (read the label)
1/2 c – light corn syrup (or honey for a healthier version)
1/2 c – white vinegar
1/4 c – water
1 T – sugar
1 t – salt
1/4 t – onion powder
1/8 t – garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth or use a stick blender

When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir often to avoid burning on the bottom.

Remove Pan from heat and cover until cool. Chill and store in a covered container.

Jughandle recommends:

Try using whole fresh tomatoes, fresh onion and garlic

condiment

Red Onion Jam

Spicy Red Onion Jam

Ingredients

Instructions

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Notes

Condiment Replacement Recipes- Heinz Ketchup Copycat