Shallot Jam

• BASIC-EASY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2. 4 large shallots, thinly sliced
3. 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4. 1/3 cup light brown sugar
5. Salt

1. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and cook until thick and jam-like, 5 minutes. Season with salt.