Shallot-Tarragon Jam Recipe
By
Regan Burns
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In this jam, shallot pairs with tarragon to create a savory spread that’s great on roasted turkey or chicken sandwiches. It’s also fabulous as an instant appetizer when spooned over a log of fresh goat cheese and served with crackers or flatbread.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds shallots, peeled, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons white wine – tarragon vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- When butter foams, add shallots and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of the vinegar and the sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are completely soft and caramelized and the jam is thick and syrupy, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar. Allow jam to cool for 20 minutes. Stir in chopped tarragon.
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Wow, this one blew me out of the water. The recipe turned out absoutely amazing. My boyfriend and I pan fried chicken breast filets in a few drops olive oil with a dash of dill then covered with the shallot jam. As side dish we had steammed artichoke hearts! mmm food is beautiful!
of those 3, rice is closest, but it has less acidity that the wine usually does.. so u may need more.. or some other source of acid
I have everything for this recipe but white wine vinegar - any acceptable substitutes? I have red wine, balsamic, and rice.
yamyampang: it should last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
For how long does something like this last in the fridge, do you think?
I made this last week- great on the chicken sandwiches and also with some aged cheddar on crackers. Yum yum.
This is SO good. I whip up a batch and keep it on hand for snacking or for topping toast points (paired with goat cheese and smoked fish) for a quick appetizer!
One can probably use regular white wine vinegar, yes, and throw in some more fresh tarragon? I don't see why not. Next time I come into some shallots, I'm mos def trying this out.