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Anthony Bourdain’s Creamed Pearl Onions Are Keeping Us Warm This Winter

Anthony Bourdain's Creamed Pearl Onions Are Keeping Us Warm This Winter
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If you’re seeking a heartwarming dish to enjoy during the colder months, look no further than Anthony Bourdain’s Creamed Pearl Onions. This delightful recipe is a perfect blend of creamy béchamel sauce and tender pearl onions, creating a comforting culinary experience that will remind you of home. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive family feasts, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also impressively rich in flavor. In just about 75 minutes, your kitchen will be filled with the aromatic scents of sage and thyme, enticing everyone to gather around the table. Once you try these creamed pearl onions, they are sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • Kosher salt
  • 2 pounds pearl onions
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns (plus ground pepper for seasoning)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2.67 cups whole milk
  • 6 sage leaves (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare an ice water bath and bring salted water to boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Blanch pearl onions for 1-2 minutes until skins loosen. Transfer them to the ice bath to stop cooking, then peel and trim.
  3. In the same saucepan, simmer peeled onions with black peppercorns and bay leaves until tender (5-8 minutes). Drain well.
  4. For the béchamel sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk in flour for about three minutes until golden. Gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Mix in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour sauce over onions in a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly.

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