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Simple caramelized onions on a jar with a wooden spoon.

Simple caramelized onions

Isabel
These simple caramelized onions come out perfect every time. You only need 3 ingredients and bit of patience to make these.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet I used an 18 inch braiser

Ingredients
  

  • 2 onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt Diamond crystal kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup water plus more as needed

Instructions
 

  • Cut the onions lengthwise then into thin slices.
    2 onions
  • Add the onions to the skillet. Add olive oil and salt.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Cook on medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the onions begin to soften. Stir them constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to medium stirring constantly. When the onions begin to brown and the skillet starts building up brown specs, add a splash of water to deglaze it.
    1 cup water
  • Continue stirring and deglazing the skillet until the onions turn deep golden brown in color.
  • Add the butter and cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and store in a glass jar with a lid.
    1 tablespoon butter

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 cup of caramelized onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.1mg
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