How to Caramelize Onions

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    61 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Caramelize Onions

Caramelized onions, with their sweet and savory flavor profile, are a versatile addition to countless dishes, elevating everything from sandwiches to soups. Humble raw onion slices undergo the slow, gorgeous caramelization process and turn into golden, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Learn my top tips for the best caramelized onions!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large onions about 1 ½ lbs. / 24 oz.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Large pinch of kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Slice the onion into very thin rounds using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
  2. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. I like to use a light-bottomed pan when I can to keep an eye on the caramelization process.
  3. When the butter is bubbling, add the onion and season with a healthy pinch of salt. This will encourage the onions to release their juices, which will speed up the process.
  4. Move the onion around the pan with a wooden spoon, cooking it down until it turns into a light brown color. It will become jammy and sticky. (This will take between 30-40 minutes, just depending on your stovetop and how high of a heat you feel comfortable caramelizing with.) You may lower the heat as the onions begin to caramelize so that they don’t crisp up.
  5. Let cool and then use.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 175IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 175IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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