Shallot Confit makes everything better. We used to make Onion Confit and used it mainly on pizza. The recipe was from The New Basics Cookbook. It was 1989 and we were making pizzas with onion confit and fennel or rosemary potatoes. We obviously thought we were very cool. Over the years Onion Confit turned into Shallot Confit and I make it almost every week. Last week we added it to pizza with Fontina cheese. On the weekend we had paninis with a little shallot confit sandwiched between very thin slices of Gruyere. Tonight I’ll be adding it to green beans. It’s amazing. Really. Have you tried it?
Shallot Confit
About a dozen shallots, peeled and sliced
Olive oil, salt and pepper, sherry vinegar
In a heavy pan, add enough olive oil to cover the pan. Add the shallots and stir often over medium heat. It takes about 6 or 7 minutes for the shallots to start to turn a little golden. Once they begin to turn, watch them very closely as it happens to go quickly. Add salt and pepper and continue to stir. Once they are very dark golden in color, add a splash of sherry vinegar and remove from the heat. Continue to stir for a minute and then let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator. 
Annie, This looks easy and delicious. Going to try this this week. I love anything with shallots.
By the way thanks so much for the pin! I loved it. Perfect for my shoe post! I couldn’t find a way to say thank you back!
xKim
What a great and simple way to add flavor to easy weeknight meals. I’m going to try this.
These look amazing, Annie. You always have the best ideas…..I’ll make these this weekend. Do they freeze well? xoxo Elizabeth
Yes, the original Onion Confit recipe From The New Basics cookbook does say that they freeze well. We use them too fast!
This looks delish and super easy. I will be making this soon…thanks for the idea.
oh gonna try this annie. i happen to have a bag of shallots for the .99 store. this will be so good on pizza!
This sounds delicious – can you suggest other uses? Pasta?
Tamara,
Shallots make everything better…I have not tried it on pasta, but with a little cracked pepper and a scoop of shallot confit, I think it would be delicious. We use it on salads every night. On a grilled cheese, mixed into peas with a little butter and salt and pepper…..almost anything!
annie