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How to Make the Best Caramelized Onions

How to Make the Best Caramelized Onions Recipe will show you how easy it is to make these buttery onions to add to your favorite dishes.

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How to Make Caramelized Onions Recipe
How to Make Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Here’s How to Make Caramelized Onions

Ingredients for How to Caramelize Onions

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced

2 minced garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Splash of balsamic vinegar to finish (optional)

Directions for Caramelizing Onions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, and toss in the olive oil until coated in oil. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned.

Season the onions with salt and pepper. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar, if using.

How to Make Caramelized Onions Recipe
How to Make Caramelized Onions Recipe

Tips for Making Caramelized Onions

  • You can substitute any other onion type for the sweet onions.
  • Shallots can also be used in this recipe instead of the sweet onions.
How to Make Caramelized Onions Recipe
Yield: 6 servings

How to Make the Best Caramelized Onions

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This recipe for Caramelized Onions will show you how easy it is to make these buttery onions to your recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Splash balsamic vinegar to finish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onoins and garlic, and toss with the olive oil until coated. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned.
  2. Season the onions with salt and pepper. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar, if using.

How long does this Caramelized Onion Recipe last in the refrigerator?

The caramelized onions will last up to one week in the refrigerator for up to one week when properly stored in an airtight container.

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How to Make Caramelized Onions Recipe
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Nora

Sunday 28th of April 2024

When done caramelizing can those then go into other recipes? Like your Caramelized Onion Soup.

Thanks

Kelly Morse

Monday 29th of April 2024

Hello Nora! Yes. After you caramelize your onions you should use them in any recipe you want to add more flavor too!

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