Instructions: Im a real fried onion boy myself! This topping is tasty tight and fragrant. Peel and halve from the core to the top 3 average size red onions (or about 6 shallots) then slice as thinly as you can. Heat a frying pan with a good lug of oil. Add 1 finely sliced clove of garlic a good handful of thyme leaves and then add the onions or shallots. Add a pinch of salt and fry fast keeping it on the move for 4 minutes (the idea is to cook fast and caramelize the onions but not to overcolour or burn them). Next add about 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and simmer for a further 4 minutes. Add some salt and freshly ground black pepper and a little extra virgin olive oil smear everything over your bread then throw some thyme leaves over it. Looks great!

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