Description
This recipe for caramelized onions is a must-try! The delicious sweetness from the onions combined with butter and brown sugar creates a rich flavor perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes. A simple process yields irresistibly soft and jammy onions, making them a fantastic addition to sandwiches, dips, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs medium or large yellow onions
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut the onions in half from root to tip, remove the root, and trim the tips.
- Thinly slice the onion halves lengthwise into half moons, about ¼-inch thick, and gather in a bowl.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the butter and oil until melted.
- Add a handful of onions to the pot, cooking and stirring until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes; repeat until all onions are added.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, stirring occasionally for 45-50 minutes until the onions caramelize to a deep brown.
- Add brown sugar and salt, mixing well; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes before removing from heat.
- Let cool before transferring the caramelized onions to an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure to slice the onions uniformly for even cooking.
Stay attentive to prevent the onions from burning during the caramelization process.
These caramelized onions can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg