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Caramelized Onion Recipe
Sweet, deeply caramelized onions add an amazing depth of flavor to any dish, making it a must-have in any kitchen. This easy, fool-proof method only requires three basic ingredients and a few optional add-ons for the best caramelized onions you can make!
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat the butter or oil in a pan over medium heat and drop in the onions. Season with salt, stir, and then pour in about ¼cup of water. Cover, and let cook for about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Open the lid, give them a stir, then cover and cook for another ⏱️ 10-15 minutes until they become very soft. Continue cooking, uncovered, and allow the liquid to evaporate.
butter (or olive oil)2 tablespoons
2
Stir in the thyme, if using, and then once all the liquid has dried up, deglaze the pan with the wine. Be sure to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom so they can dissolve in the liquid. Once the wine evaporates, deglaze the pan again with a few tablespoons of water, scrape the bottom, and cook until the pan dries out again.
3
Continue this process until the onions reach a deep golden brown color. It can take up to an hour for this to happen, so be patient, and don't take your eyes off of the pan for too long. The onions can turn from perfectly caramelized to burnt in a matter of seconds.
4
Remove the pan from the heat, transfer the onions to a container, allow to cool and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, the onions can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
512 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
34 g
sodium Content
1402 mg
protein Content
6 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
60 mg
carbohydrate Content
53 g
saturated Fat Content
14 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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