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Tennessee Onions

Tennessee Onions

Silky-tender sweet onion halves baked in a tangy-sweet glaze of butter, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Uncovered Bake Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Onions
  • 6 large sweet onions peeled and halved
Sauce
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 0.333 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.333 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Onions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the onion halves cut-side up in a single layer.
Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and glossy.
Bake
  1. Pour the sauce evenly over the onions, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 1 hour.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the edges are golden and slightly crisp.

Notes

Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate covered up to 8 hours before baking, then bring to room temperature before cooking.
Always refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking to meet food safety guidelines.