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How To Caramelize Onions
Always keep caramelized onions on hand by making them in large batches and freezing in ¼ cup or ½ cup containers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 10568 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds onions I used 4 large yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the root and tip off 3 pounds onions and peel. Slice the onions from root to tip in ¼ to ⅓" slices.
- Heat the dutch oven over medium heat until the pot is hot. Add 3 tablespoons butter, which should melt and bubble when it hits the pot. Add the onions and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place the lid tightly on the pot and cook for about 5 minutes to jump start the onions into steaming and browning.
- Stir the onions with a wooden spoon, scraping at the bottom to dislodge any cooked on bits. Return the lid to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes and stir.
- Continue in this manner of stirring, scraping and covering the pot for another 20-25 minutes or until the onions are soft and golden but still giving off their liquid in the pot.
- Remove the lid to promote evaporation and stir every 2-3 minutes, scraping up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pot. Pay attention. If the heat is too hot, it will cook quickly and you risk burning the onions. Adjust the heat lower if necessary.
- Continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated and the onions take on a deep golden hue. The onions should be so tender that they almost fall apart and should be sweet to taste.
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Notes
- You can portion the caramelized onions into storage containers to freeze so you've always got some on hand for use in your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
105.68kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15.89g
(5%)
Protein
1.92g
(4%)
Fat
4.43g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
2.77g
(14%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.19g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.13g
Trans Fat
0.17g
Cholesterol
11.29mg
(4%)
Sodium
331.25mg
(14%)
Potassium
249.66mg
(7%)
Fiber
2.89g
(12%)
Sugar
7.22g
(14%)
Vitamin A
134.6IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12.59mg
(14%)
Calcium
40.56mg
(4%)
Iron
0.36mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10568
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105.68kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.89g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 4% |
| Fat | 4.43g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.77g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.19g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.13g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0.17g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 11.29mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 331.25mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 249.66mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.89g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7.22g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 134.6IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12.59mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 40.56mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.