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How to Caramelize Onions
Step by step instructions for making caramelized onions for use in recipes. Cook them low and slow and you'll have gorgeous onions that you'll LOVE.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 28 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Slice three large onions in half and cut into thick half-moon slices.
- Heat the butter over medium in a large skillet, add the onions, and stir to coat the onions with the butter.
- Allow to cook on low/medium-low for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the salt (and a little water if your onions are drying out) and mix well.
- Continue to cook, stirring regularly (let them get brown, but not burned) for about 30 more minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Store in the refrigerator in a covered container or freeze until needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
28kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.