Caramelized Onions are slow cooked onions cooked down until they turn a golden saucy brown color. They develop a sweet flavor once cooked down and browned and the process is a great way to bring out the best flavor in an onion.

Caramelized Onions are a delicious condiment recipe to enjoy on burgers, sandwiches, as a side to your favorite protein or on top of a grilled steak. I love to have them on hand in the fridge and a quick warm up in the microwave and they are ready for your enjoyment!

What You Need To Make Caramelized Onions

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Onions, yellow onions or a sweet onion like the vidalia are the best onions to use when making caramelized onions.

I like to use a combination of butter and olive oil. The butter adds flavor, but the olive oil prevents the butter from burning.

Water, I keep a small measuring cup of water next to the skillet when cooking. This is to help deglaze the pan when the onions begin to dry out. 

Brown Sugar adds a depth of flavor and sweetness to the caramelized onions.

Large skillet, do not use non-stick. A skillet like this one is best. 

Tips for Making Caramelized Onions and Substitution Suggestions

• To cut the onion, cut from the top down to the root. Cut the root out by making a v in the root section. Then slice on the long side of the onion.
• When adding onions to the skillet, add only a handful at a time, stirring and allowing a little bit of time between adding more onions. This will prevent overcrowding.
• Use water to help speed the process up, the water will not only deglaze the pan, but it will cause steam that helps cook the onions quicker.
• Eliminate the brown sugar if you want to make these keto and low carb. Or, substitute golden monkfruit for the brown sugar.
• Substitute olive oil for the butter for a vegan recipe.
• Elminate all fat for a fat free recipe. Just be sure to cook the onions very low and slow and use a little bit of water to help them along.

Other Condiment Recipes To Enjoy

Cranberry Chipotle Sauce

Easy Pickled Red Onions

Homemade Taco Sauce

Italian Vinaigrette

Pushcart Onions

Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Salted Maple Butter

Tahini Dressing

Thousand Island Salad Dressing

Tomato Chutney

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How to make caramelized onions

Shelby Law Ruttan

A 15 minute recipe with superb caramelized flavor, this will be one of your favorite condiment recipes ever!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Course Plant Based Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 large onions sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

 

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
  
• Gradually add the onion slices one handful at a time, stirring after each addition.
  
• Cook the onions over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until golden in color. Add a splash of water if the onions start to cook off the liquid they release to keep them from burning.
  
• Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  

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Tips and Substitutions

• To cut the onion, cut from the top down to the root. Cut the root out by making a v in the root section. Then slice on the long side of the onion.
• When adding onions to the skillet, add only a handful at a time, stirring and allowing a little bit of time between adding more onions. This will prevent overcrowding.
• Use water to help speed the process up, the water will not only deglaze the pan, but it will cause steam that helps cook the onions quicker.
• Eliminate the brown sugar if you want to make these keto and low carb. Or, substitute golden monkfruit for the brown sugar.
• Substitute olive oil for the butter for a vegan recipe.
• Eliminate all fat for a fat free recipe. Just be sure to cook the onions very low and slow and use a little bit of water to help them along.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

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