Description
Learn how to perfectly caramelize onions to add a sweet and savory flavor to your dishes with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions:
- 4 large yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Liquid:
- Splash of water or broth as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Onions: Heat a large skillet with butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cook Onions: Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water/broth if sticking. Onions are ready when deep golden brown.
- Finish: Remove from heat. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Great for topping burgers, steaks, or in dips and pasta.
- Enhance flavor by deglazing with balsamic vinegar or wine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
