Cheddar and Caramelized Onion Barley Risotto - Truly Grass Fed

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Truly Grass Fed Salted Butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
• 10.5 oz pearl barley
• 3.5 fl oz cider
• 1 tsp chopped thyme
• 33.75 fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 4 fl oz pouring cream
• 3 oz Truly Grass Fed Sharp Cheddar, grated
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Topping (optional)
• 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, on the vine
• Chive Butter (optional)
• 3.5 oz Truly Grass Fed Salted Butter, melted
• 5 tbsp chives, roughly chopped
• 4 tbsp Truly Grass Fed Sharp Cheddar, grated