Description
Learn how to make perfectly caramelized onions that add a sweet, savory flavor to your dishes. These caramelized onions are easy to prepare and versatile to use in various recipes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional: 1 teaspoon sugar for faster caramelization
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or water for deglazing
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil.
- Add the onions: Add the sliced onions to the skillet, sprinkle with salt, and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
- Caramelize the onions: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the onions for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown.
- Deglaze the pan: Optionally, sprinkle sugar for faster caramelization. Deglaze with balsamic vinegar or water in the final minutes.
- Cool and use: Remove from heat, cool slightly, and use as desired.
Notes
- Caramelized onions can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Great for enhancing the flavor of burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, and pastas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
