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Caramelized Onions
Make perfectly golden caramelized onions every time with this simple, low and low method.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
1
cup onions (approximate)
Calories:
39 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 yellow onion about 1 pound, large
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or regular olive)
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon water or broth, balsamic vinegar, wine, beer, or liquor
- kosher salt
Instructions
To Slice the Onions
- Halve each onion lengthwise (root end to tip). Cut the root out of each half by trimming a "v" shape around the solid white area. Remove and discard the onion peels.
- Slice the onion halves lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick wedges. The angle of your knife should follow the curve of the onion slice. Separate the layers.
- You can also slice the onions into a half moon shape. Cut the onions in half lengthwise, and then slice them crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Make sure your onions are sliced as uniformly as possible so they caramelize evenly.
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To Caramelize
- Melt butter and oil over medium-high heat until foaming subsides. Add onions and a pinch of kosher salt and cook until onions begin to soften and release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes longer. Deglaze the pan with 1 tablespoon of your liquid of choice and cook, stirring, for an additional 1-2 minutes, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Use, as directed, in your recipe. Caramelized onions can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months. (Click here to read about additional storage instructions.)
Notes
- Calories calculated for 2 tablespoon serving size (8 servings per recipe).
Nutrition Information
Calories
39kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup onions (approximate)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.