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Caramelized Onions Recipe
Rahat

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 66
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add the butter or oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven. Turn stovetop heat to medium.
  3. Once butter is melted or oil is shimmering, add onions, salt and sugar (if using).
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally (every few minutes), until onions begin to shrink and have reduced in volume some.
  5. 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.
  6. If the onions begin to stick or burn to the pan, simply deglaze with a splash of broth, water, or wine.
  7. 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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