Description
Caramelizing onions transforms ordinary ingredients into sweet, golden delights that elevate the flavor of countless dishes. This technique brings out the natural sugars in onions, resulting in a rich, savory addition perfect for burgers, pizzas, and soups. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you can create these luscious gems to impress family and friends at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium yellow onions (about 450g), sliced thinly
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly into half-moons.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Add the sliced onions, sprinkle with salt, and stir to coat.
- Cook slowly for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until deeply browned and sweet-smelling.
- Optionally, add sugar halfway through cooking for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Varied
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of prepared onions (about 112g)
- Calories: 81
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 97mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg