How to Caramelize Onions
Learn how to caramelize onions with this easy tutorial. Slowly cooked onions turn soft, sweet, and golden - great on burgers, pizza, pasta, and more!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 yellow onions peeled and halved
- 4 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola
Instructions
- Slice each onion into half moons. Separate the slices.
- Heat a large pan with low sides on medium high heat. Add the oil in the pan, and when there is a wisp of smoke, carefully add the onions to the pan.
- Stir periodically, for 10 minutes, allowing them to color and let the pan regain heat before stirring again
- Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until evenly caramelized, about 15 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat and spread the onions out in the pan and allow to cool. They should be a rich brown and soft, but not mushy.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to four days in the fridge. To freeze, portion the cooled onions into ice cube trays or muffin tins, then freeze solid. Unmold, then store in an airtight bag in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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