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How to Caramelize Onions

Remember that caramelizing onions takes patience! Keep heat and medium and stir frequently.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword easy dinner recipe, how to
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Linda Spiker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 onions peeled and thinly sliced my favorite are red
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Place a large pan on medium/high heat
  • Add butter and olive oil
  • When hot, add onions
  • Cook, stirring frequently until the onions are really going, then turn heat to medium and keep it there as onions reduce
  • When onions lose at least half their volume sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste
  • When onions are done (usually 25-30 minutes) turn off heat
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze
  • Place atop or in whatever recipe you choose!