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How to Caramelize Onions
A Step-by-step process of how to caramelize onions using 3 simple ingredients and a simple technique for perfectly caramelized onions every time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 79 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 medium yellow onions halved and julienned thin
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a large cast iron skillet, add the olive oil and the julienned onions. Saute the onions over medium heat for 5 - 6 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Next, sprinkle the salt over the onions and stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook slowly for 20 minutes. then lower the heat to low and let it sauté for another 30 minutes. The key is to not rush it.
- Stir the onions every 2-3 minutes until the onions start to become soft and golden brown or caramelized.
- The time it takes for them to caramelize will depend on the thickness of the onion and the amount of heat used.
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Notes
- Time: If the onions are thinly sliced, it may take less time for them to caramelize. it depends on the thickness of the sliced onions.
- Time: If the onions are thinly sliced, it may take less time for them to caramelize. it depends on the thickness of the sliced onions.
- If you prefer the caramelized onion to have a deeper brown color, at the end, higher the heat and stir for a few more minutes until you get the color you need
- If you prefer the caramelized onion to have a deeper brown color, at the end, higher the heat and stir for a few more minutes until you get the color you need
Nutrition Information
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.