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Easy Caramelized Onions Recipe: Sweet & Savory Perfection on a Budget
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Easy Caramelized Onions Recipe: Sweet & Savory Perfection on a Budget
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Easy Caramelized Onions Recipe: Sweet & Savory Perfection on a Budget

Learn how to make delicious caramelized onions, a fine dining staple, with this simple and budget-friendly recipe. Perfect as a side dish or an addition to many gourmet meals.
#Caramelized Onions
#Side Dish
#Vegetarian
#Easy Recipe
#Fine Dining at Home
Perfectly Sliced Onions Ready for Caramelization
Perfectly Sliced Onions Ready for Caramelization

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
1h 10m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
French / American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
90
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Carbs
5g
Fat
Onions Sautรฉing in Butter
Onions Sautรฉing in Butter

Ingredients

  • Yellow Onions
    (Peeled and thinly sliced)

    4 medium
  • Unsalted Butter
    (Or olive oil for a dairy-free option)

    2 tablespoons
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  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Sugar
    (Optional, to enhance caramelization)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Golden Brown Caramelized Onions in the Pan
Golden Brown Caramelized Onions in the Pan

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the onions: Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions. Aim for uniform slices to ensure even cooking.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Prepare the onions: Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions. Aim for uniform slices to ensure even cooking.
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    Use a mandoline slicer for consistent slices, but be careful!
  • 2

    Melt butter in a large pan: Place a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the butter (or olive oil) and let it melt.
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    Melt butter in a large pan: Place a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the butter (or olive oil) and let it melt.
    2m

    A wide pan is best for spreading out the onions for even cooking.
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  • 3

    Cook the onions: Add the sliced onions to the pan. Stir them gently to coat evenly with the fat. Add salt and optional sugar.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Cook the onions: Add the sliced onions to the pan. Stir them gently to coat evenly with the fat. Add salt and optional sugar.
    5m

    Salt helps draw out moisture, speeding up the process slightly.
  • 4

    Caramelize slowly: Reduce heat to low. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally every 5-10 minutes, for 45-60 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and very soft. The key is low heat and patience.
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    Caramelize slowly: Reduce heat to low. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally every 5-10 minutes, for 45-60 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and very soft. The key is low heat and patience.
    1h

    If onions start to stick, add a tablespoon of water or broth to deglaze the pan.
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