Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions that are perfect for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 1 Vidalia Onions can use 2 regular yellow onion if desired
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar (optional)
Instructions
Make the Caramelized Onions
- Peel and thinly slice the Vidalia onion, discarding the tip and root end.
- In a large sautè pan warm the olive oil on med-low heat.
- Add the sliced onions to the pan and coat with the olive oil.
- Cook stirring occasionally, once the onion start to soften add a pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp of sugar (optional). Watch that they don't burn, if the onions are getting to dark lower the heat.
- Cook until the onions appear soft, jammy and have a nice light to medium brown color 30-60 min.
- Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 1/2 hour before serving so they come to room temp.
Notes
Store caramelized onions covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days or you can freeze them.
You can use the smaller onions but keep in mind you will need to use more than one. The Vidalia onion is on the larger side so you don't have to use as many.
If you want to double the caramelized onion recipe I suggest using two large skillets so the onions have room to breathe and not steam themselves. It will also make the process go a bit quicker.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tbspCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
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