Description
Learn the art of caramelizing onions to create the Best Caramelized Onions, versatile enough for Caramelized Onion Recipes, from soups to toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions (yellow, white, or red)
- 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Slice your onions evenly for uniform cooking.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and stir to coat with oil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, sprinkle sugar to aid caramelization.
- Watch the onions carefully, adjusting heat to prevent burning.
- Add salt to taste and serve as desired.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even caramelization.
- Experiment with different onion types for varied sweetness.
- Add balsamic vinegar or garlic for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Caramelized onions, Easy caramelized onions, Caramelized onions for soup, Best caramelized onions