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Easy Caramelized Onions
5 from 33 votes

Easy Caramelized Onions

Easy Caramelized Onions rely on slowly cooking sliced onions with butter or oil and a pinch of salt until they develop a rich brown color and sweet flavor. The recipe involves patient stirring and occasional deglazing with water or broth to keep the onions moist and prevent burning. This method produces tender onions with deep caramel notes, suitable as a flavorful addition to a variety of dishes or as a versatile ingredient to store for later use.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  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

  • Combine butter with oil or ghee to raise the smoke point and avoid burning during caramelization.
  • Use a stainless steel or cast iron pan for better browning and caramelization compared to non-stick pans.
  • Stir the onions regularly and deglaze with water or broth as needed to prevent drying and sticking.
  • Cook for about 45 minutes until desired color and tenderness are reached.

Nutrition Information

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: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% 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.