Fast Caramelized Onions Recipe
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Fast Caramelized Onions Recipe
Description
Begin by slicing yellow onions into thin half-moons and cooking them in butter over medium heat until translucent. Brown sugar is added as heat lowers, and the onions are cooked while stirring often to prevent burning until they reach a deep golden brown color.
The onions develop a rich sweetness with a tender texture and can be further caramelized by cooking a bit longer for an intensified flavor and smaller yield. Variations include using red or Vidalia onions for different sweetness profiles, and a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end adds a tangy layer.
These onions are versatile for enhancing dishes like burgers, sandwiches, or savory tarts. The method balances speed and depth of flavor for convenient caramelized onions with great taste.
Ingredients
- 4 yellow onion you can also use red onions or vidalia onions, medium or large
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoons brown sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut onions in half. Slice each onion half lengthwise into ¼-inch half-moons.
- Set a cast iron or nonstick pan with a thick bottom to medium heat. Add butter (or oil), and melt fully.
- Add the onions to the pan (if you have more onions that can easily fit in one pan, add them in batches, waiting until onions become translucent before adding the next batch). Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the onions change color, about 5-10 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the brown sugar. Cook, stirring the pan often to prevent burning, until the onions fully caramelize and become golden brown, for about 15 minutes.
- For extra brown caramelized onions, cook the onions for an additional 10 minutes. They will be extra sweet, but this will also produce the smallest amount of caramelized onions as they continue shrinking while they cook.
Notes
- Swap yellow onions with red or Vidalia onions for milder or sweeter flavor variations.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar in the last 5 minutes to introduce tangy contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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