Roasted Red Onions with Crispy Ham; puppy love

Roasted Red Onions with Crispy Ham

Total time: 50 minutes

 Ingredients:

• 2 large red or sweet onions
• 2 slices ham – Prosciutto, Bayonne or other dry-cured ham, torn into large pieces
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3 tbs ricotta cheese
• 1 tbs dry-cured Greek olives, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 tbs good olive oil
• 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tbs honey

 Instructions:

• Cut each onion from the top into 6 sections, cutting about 4/5ths of the way to the bottom or root end.
• Using a small spoon, take out the center of each onion, about 1″ (2.5cm) across…. Just big enough to put the ricotta.
• Combine the ricotta, olives and oregano.
• Spoon the mixture into the onions pressing it down to fit.
• Put the onions into a small baking dish, deep enough that the onions can be covered.
• Whisk the vinegar, mustard and honey together.
• Slowly whisk in oil until it’s combined and thick.
• Drizzle 1 tbs of vinaigrette over each onion
• Cover the dish with a lid or foil.
• Bake, 375F (185C) 40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife.
• 5 minutes before onions are done:
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a medium skillet. Add ham and fry until crisp.
• Remove onions and put on 2 plates.
• Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the top, garnish with ham and serve.