Description
Caramelized onions are a culinary treasure that can transform your favorite dishes with their rich, sweet flavor. Whether you’re enhancing a juicy burger, adding depth to pasta, or crafting the perfect grilled cheese, learning how to make caramelized onions is a skill every home cook should master. This simple yet satisfying recipe requires just a few ingredients and some patience, allowing you to create these golden gems in your kitchen. With their jammy texture and complex taste, caramelized onions are not only delicious but also versatile enough to complement a wide variety of meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 large yellow onions, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only)
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the butter and canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted.
- Add the sliced onions, kosher salt, and thyme leaves to the skillet.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions begin to soften.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid.
- Continue cooking for up to 1 hour, stirring every 10–15 minutes until the onions are golden and jammy.
- If needed, add a splash of water or broth if the onions start to stick or burn.
- For added flavor, stir in white balsamic vinegar during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg