 1 1⁄2 cup chopped onion, preferably Vidalia. Those are the sweet onions from Georgia. 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger. 2 tablespoons honey. And 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. To make the marinade, place 1⁄4 cup salt and the brown sugar in a medium heat-proof bowl. Pour in boiling water and stir to dissolve.