Easy Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are a tasty addition to so many recipes. Cooked low and slow, the onions turn golden and sweet. Watch the video below to see how easy they are to make!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- All-Clad Saute Pan My favorite stainless steel pan!
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- water or broth as needed
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions. Heat the butter or oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat and add the onions. Stir the onions for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low.
- Continue caramelizing. Add the salt and continue stirring the onions every 2 to 3 minutes, allowing them to caramelize on the bottom before stirring again. If the onions start to stick or brown, add a few tablespoons of water to rehydrate them and deglaze the pan.
- Finish caramelizing. Continue cooking the onions for approximately 45 minutes or until they're caramelized to your liking.
- Use or store. Use the caramelized onions in a variety of recipes or store in a sealed container in the fridge for several days.
Video
Notes
- If using butter, make sure you also add at least one tablespoon of oil to increase the smoke point of the butter and prevent the butter from burning.
- I think it's best to make caramelized onions in a stainless steel or cast iron pan, not a non-stick pan. You want all those dark crispy bits!
- Storage tip: They can be stored in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg