Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound small shallots (about 12), peeled, leaving stem ends intact, halved lengthwise if large
1 teaspoon grated orange zest and 1/2 cup juice (from about 2 oranges)
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Preparation
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add 1 3/4 cups water, orange zest and juice, vinegar, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, shallots are tender enough to be easily pierced with the tip of a knife, and liquid is syrupy, 35 to 40 minutes. (Raise heat to high for a few minutes if shallots are tender but not quite glazed.) Serve.
