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!
Ingredients
- 2 mediumyellow onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoonsbutter or olive oil
- ½ teaspoonkosher salt
- water or broth (as needed)
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Finish caramelizing. Continue cooking the onions for approximately 45 minutes or until they're caramelized to your liking.
- 4
Use or store. Use the caramelized onions in a variety of recipes or store in a sealed container in the fridge for several days.