Sarde in Saor

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 pounds fresh sardines, cleaned
• •1/2 cup flour, for dredging
• •4 large onions, thinly sliced
• •1/3 cup raisins
• •1/4 cup pine nuts
• •1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• •1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 teaspoon kosher salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Lightly dredge the sardines in flour and season with a little salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat part of the olive oil in a skillet and fry the sardines briefly until golden; set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add more oil if needed and cook the onions slowly until very soft and sweet.

5. 5

   Add the vinegar, raisins, pine nuts, salt, and pepper, and simmer for a few minutes.

6. 6

   In a shallow dish, layer some onion mixture, then some sardines, repeating until all are used.

7. 7

   Pour any remaining pan sauce over the top.

8. 8

   Cool, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least several hours or overnight before serving.