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    Glazed Shallots

    Published: Nov 1, 2021 · Modified: Apr 18, 2024 by Krista Stechman · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    I know what you're thinking...Glazed Shallots?? These syrupy, sweet and savory shallots will become your new favorite side dish! They are insanely delicious.

    After braising the shallots you end up with a thick, syrupy sweet and delicious glaze that coats the top of them. They're a wonderful side for Thanksgiving.

    These caramelized shallots pair beautifully with everything at the Thanksgiving table! Including Sourdough Stuffing!

    Glazed Shallots topped with fresh thyme in a cast iron skillet.

    I made Glazed Shallots for the first time at Thanksgiving one year and have been obsessed with them ever since. Who knew a little onion could taste so good?

    The best part? They're SUPER easy to make. The worst part about this recipe is peeling the shallots. The rest is a piece of cake.

    Other Thanksgiving recipes you'll love!

    • Homemade Au Gratin Potatoes
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    • How long will Glazed Shallots keep?
    • Ingredients for Glazed Shallots
    • Tips for the best Glazed Shallots
    • How to make Glazed Shallots
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    Can I make Glazed Shallots ahead of time?

    Although you can make these Glazed Shallots ahead of time and reheat them, they are best served hot and fresh. When they first come out of the pan they have that thick glorious caramelized syrup all over them that is best to eat right then.

    I have made them ahead of time and reheated them before. It's definitely not the worst thing in the world. They are still extremely delicious. So if that is the only option that works for you, don't sweat it. Everyone will still be overly impressed!

    glazed shallots in a cast iron skillet

    How long will Glazed Shallots keep?

    Glazed Shallots will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. It's best to keep them in an airtight container or tightly wrapped. They reheat well in the oven or the microwave.

    Reheating in the microwave will be the quickest way. Reheat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each time.

    To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F then bake for 10 minutes. Stir and check the temperature. If needed cook another 5 minutes.

    peeled purple shallots with thyme sprigs

    Ingredients for Glazed Shallots

    • Shallots - Try to use shallots that are uniform in size
    • Chicken Stock - Use your favorite chicken stock, I love this one!
    • White Wine - Any dry white wine will work well such as Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
    • Butter - I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level myself
    • Granulated Sugar - This helps the shallots caramelize and get that thick syrupy glaze
    • Kosher Salt - This will bring out the sweet and savory flavors in the shallots
    • Black Pepper - I like the coarse ground pepper
    • Fresh Thyme - The shallots are good with or without the fresh thyme but I especially like to add it for Thanksgiving
    ingredients to make this dish

    Tips for the best Glazed Shallots

    • Don't be afraid to let the shallots keep cooking once the liquid starts to disappear and the shallots start to brown. That's when all of the flavor comes in. Just keep stirring until you have a nice syrupy glaze and the shallots are a medium to dark brown in caramelization
    • Try to use a pan that is large enough you can have all the shallots in one layer instead of stacked
    • Cut the very ends off the shallots and make a small slice down the side to make peeling easier
    • You can always hold the shallots warm in the oven at 170°F until you are ready to serve them
    shallots after being braised then caramelized

    How to make Glazed Shallots

    Peel the shallots and add them to a heavy bottomed sauce pan along with the chicken stock, wine, butter, sugar, salt pepper and fresh thyme. Bring the pan to a boil.

    shallots covered in white wine, chicken stock, butter, salt, sugar, pepper and thyme

    Once the shallots boil then turn the heat down and let the shallots simmer until liquid becomes very low. At that point turn the heat back up to medium - high and stir frequently.

    The shallots will begin to caramelize and the liquid will become a thick syrupy glaze. Continue stirring until the shallots have a nice medium brown color. Remove from the heat and serve!

    a bowl of glazed shallots with a spoon in it

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    shallots caramelized in a pan with a thick sweet glaze
    Glazed Shallots topped with fresh thyme in a cast iron skillet.

    Glazed Shallots

    Krista Stechman
    Shallots braised and then caramelized in a thick syrupy glaze. A sweet and savory dish perfect for the holidays!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course dinner, sides
    Cuisine american
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 192 kcal

    Equipment

    • stove top
    • heavy bottomed sauce pan

    Ingredients
      

    For the Glazed Shallots

    • 2 lbs shallots trimmed and peeled
    • 1¾ cups chicken stock
    • 1 cup white wine dry
    • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2.5 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 12 sprigs fresh thyme

    Instructions
     

    To Make the Glazed Shallots

    • Trim and peel the shallots
      peeled shallots and all ingredients prepped and ready to go
    • Add all ingredients to a heavy bottomed sauce pan and bring to a boil
      all ingredients added into a cast iron skillet to be cooked
    • Once boiling reduce heat to a simmer until almost all liquid is gone
    • Turn the heat back up to medium - high and stir frequently until you have caramelized shallots and a thick syrupy glaze
      thick and syrupy glaze on the shallots
    • Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!
      shallots ready to be served

    Notes

    Keep an eye on the shallots, especially once they're about halfway done and the liquid starts to become thick and syrupy. They need to be stirred more frequently so they do not burn. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 382mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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