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Sauteed Onions in cast iron skillet
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5 from 2 votes

Quick Caramelized Onions

My mom sautéed delicious onions daily, and whenever dining out, she'd say "double the onions, please." My entire family loves her quick caramelized onions with pretty much everything.
*Use whatever measurements you'd like.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Keyword: great side dishes for meats and stews
Calories:

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a heavy-bottomed sauté pan.
  • Add thinly sliced onions and place the pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are as golden as you’d like. My mom liked them caramelized, but with a bit of a crunch, which for about 2 cups of sliced onions, would be about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Here's How to Season to Taste.)