Caramelized onions are onions that have cooked low and slow, turning sweet and golden. They’re incredibly easy to make and add a burst of flavor when topped on burgers or steak, or used in soups, casseroles and dips. If you’ve never made caramelized onions before, you’re in for a treat! Not only are they super easy to make, they have a rich, sweet flavor adds enormous depth to a wide variety of recipes.
Ingredients2 onion, sliced
2 tbsp butter, ghee or oil
1 tsp salt
water or broth, as needed
Method* Add the butter or oil and sliced onions to a large pan on medium heat.
* Give them a stir to ensure the onions are all fully coated, then sprinkle on the salt and stir again.
* Reduce the heat to medium low (or low if you have a large burner) and stir the onions every 2-3 minutes, allowing them to caramelize on the bottom in between stirring.
* If the onion start to dry out and stick to the pan, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or broth to deglaze the pan (give it a good scrape) and rehydrate the onions.
* Continue this process of stirring, scraping and deglazing until the onions have cooked for 45 minutes or until they're cooked to your liking.
* Use the caramelized onions on a variety of recipes or store in the fridge for several days.