Description
Create the dreamiest caramelized onions that add sweetness and depth to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow or sweet onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Splash of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Slice the onions evenly for uniform cooking.
- Melt the butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt.
- Cook slowly over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using, sprinkle sugar to help with caramelization.
- Finish with a splash of balsamic vinegar and simmer for a few more minutes.
- Let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Choose yellow onions for the best sweetness. Cook low and slow for optimal flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg