Easy Caramelized Onions

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    84 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Caramelized Onions

Caramelized onions are a tasty addition to so many recipes. Cooked low and slow, the onions turn golden and sweet. Watch the video below to see how easy they are to make!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter, ghee or oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • water or broth as needed
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Instructions

  1. Add the butter or oil and sliced onions to a large pan on medium heat.
  2. Give them a stir to ensure the onions are all fully coated, then sprinkle on the salt and stir again.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium low (or low if you have a large burner) and stir the onions every 2-3 minutes, allowing them to caramelize on the bottom in between stirring.
  4. If the onion start to dry out and stick to the pan, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or broth to deglaze the pan (give it a good scrape) and rehydrate the onions.
  5. Continue this process of stirring, scraping and deglazing until the onions have cooked for 45 minutes or until they're cooked to your liking.
  6. Use the caramelized onions on a variety of recipes or store in the fridge for several days.

Notes

  • If using butter, make sure you also add at least one tablespoon of oil to increase the smoke point of the butter and prevent the butter from burning.
  • I think it's best to make caramelized onions in a stainless steel or cast iron pan, not a non-stick pan. You want all those dark crispy bits! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 584mg (24%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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