How to Make Caramelized Onions

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    116 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make Caramelized Onions

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

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  • 1 Tablespoon butter salted
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2-3 onion sliced about 1/4" thick, sweet yellow
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. If the onions start to stick to the pan, add a tablespoon or two of water and stir to keep the onions from burning.
  5. 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 (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%)

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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