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How to Caramelize Onions
Learn how to make caramelized onions with my simple technique and step-by-step tutorial using onions and oil - perfect on burgers or pizza!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 yellow onions peeled and halved
- 4 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola
Instructions
- Julienne slice each onion half and separate the slices.
- Heat a large pan with low sides on medium high heat. Add the oil in the pan, and when there is a wisp of smoke, carefully add the onions to the pan.
- Stir periodically, for 10 minutes, allowing them to color and let the pan regain heat before stirring again
- Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until evenly caramelized, about 15 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat and spread the onions out in the pan and allow to cool. They should be a rich brown and soft, but not mushy.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to four days in the fridge.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.