Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　1 pound small shallots (about 12), peeled (stem ends left intact), halved lengthwise if large

　　1 3/4 cups water

　　1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup juice (from about 2 oranges)

　　1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar

　　3 tablespoons light-brown sugar

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Add the water, orange zest and juice, vinegar, and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat until shallots are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp 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 hot.

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