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Caramelized Onion Recipe

Not only is it super easy, but they are incredibly delicious and they can be used to greatly enhance hundreds of recipes.
*Makes about ¾ cup
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Ingredient, Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: different ways to caramelize onions
Servings: 12
Calories: 57kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a heavy-bottomed stew pan, melt the butter over low heat.
  • Using a metal spoon, remove the milk solids from the surface -- they will appear as a creamy colored foam. This is essentially a quick way to clarify the butter. (The milk solids are the part of the butter that has a low burning point, so removing them helps prevent burning the contents of the pot.)
  • Turn the heat to medium-high and add all of the onions. The caramelization process will take about 1-½ to 2 hours. During the first 15 minutes, stir the onions every few minutes (I like to use metal tongs at this early point).
  • Once the onions are soft, reduce the heat to medium-low and stir periodically. Every so often the bottom and sides of the pan will begin to brown. This is what you want! Use a wooden deglazing spatula to work that back into the onions. When the onions are done, they will be very soft, golden brown, and very sweet.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Here's how to season to taste.)

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal