Smoked Paprika and Sun-Dried Tomato Potlikker

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup smoked paprika
• ¼ cup sun-dried tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 4 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Cook onions and garlic, stirring often, until onions are translucent, 6–8 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add paprika and tomato paste; cook, stirring, until tomato paste is a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt, and 5 cups water; season with pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors have melded, 30–35 minutes.
2. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium heatproof bowl; discard solids. Do Ahead: Potlikker can be made 5 days ahead. Let cool. Transfer to an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.