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Caramelized Onions - cooked until richly browned, it's a simple way to pull all the rich flavor from a humble ingredient

How to Make Caramelized Onions

87kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Buttery and tender with a hint of sweetness, Caramelized Onions add mouthwatering flavor to your favorite recipes. Cooked until they are richly browned, it is a fantastic way to pull all of the rich flavor out of a simple ingredient.
Servings 6
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 3 large onions red, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp sherry or broth or wine (to de-glaze)

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions into 1/4 inch thick rings, separate each ring.
  2. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a skillet on the stove.
  3. Add the onions, separating into rings. Stir to coat with butter.
  4. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring every 3-5 minutes until they are tender and starting to brown. Add the liquid to de-glaze the pan, using a spatula to scrape all of the crispy bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. When onions are browned, they are done. Remove the onions from the skillet to stop cooking.

Nutrition

Serving0.25cupCalories87kcalCarbohydrates7gProtein1gFat6gSaturated Fat4gCholesterol15mgSodium4mgPotassium110mgFiber1gSugar3gVitamin A177IUVitamin C6mgCalcium19mgIron1mg

Notes

If using yellow or white onions, increase the cooking time to 40 minutes.

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