How to Make Caramelized Onions
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How to Make Caramelized Onions
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Follow this easy method for how to caramelize onions and you'll get a simple and sweet ingredient, side dish, condiment, appetizer - you name it - that pairs well with anything from a grilled burger to seared chicken to French onion soup.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2-3 sweet yellow onions sliced about 1/4" thick
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cut off the tip of the onions, then slice them in half through the root end and peel off the papery outer skin. Use a sharp knife to slice them into thin strips.
- Melt butter and oil in a large pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir with a wooden spoon to coat. Reduce heat to medium to medium-low.
- Let the onions cook, stirring occasionally while the onions slowly caramelize. After 10 minutes, season the onions with a little salt. The onions will soften and release liquid as they gradually brown.
- If the onions start to stick to the pan, add a tablespoon or two of water and stir to keep the onions from burning.
- The onions should be caramelized to a nice, deep brown between 30-45 minutes.
Notes
- Storage: Caramelized onions can be kept in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for a few hours, but any longer than that and I would recommend refrigerating them for best results. They will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze any unused onions in individual serving size containers or ice cube trays for up to 2 months. They can be added to soups or thawed and warmed in the microwave before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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