Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are a culinary gem, turning humble ingredients into a rich, golden delight bursting with sweet, savory depth. With just 10 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of slow cooking, patience rewards you with a velvety texture and complex flavor that elevates any dish.
Ingredients
- 1-3 lbs onions (454-1360 g)
- 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- ½ cup water, dry white wine, or chicken broth as needed
Instructions
- Slice the onions. Cut onions in half, root to stem. Remove the outer, papery skin. Cut onions with the grain into thin (about ⅛") slices.
- Add the butter or oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven. Turn stovetop heat to medium.
- Once butter is melted or oil is shimmering, add onions, salt and sugar (if using).
- Cook, stirring occasionally (every few minutes), until onions begin to shrink and have reduced in volume some.
- Once onions are softened and reduced in volume, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally/as needed, until onions are deep golden brown in color and caramelized.
- If the onions begin to stick or burn to the pan, simply deglaze with a splash of broth, water, or wine.
- Use as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.2mg
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