Caramelized onions are the perfect topping for any burger or sandwich or as a starter for a creamy sauce. Anyway you use them, they are sweet, silky and delicious.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 1cup
Ingredients
1 ½poundsonions4 small or 2 large
3Tbbutter
2Tbolive oil
½tspkosher salt
Instructions
Cut the ends off the onion, split it in half and peel. Thinly slice.
Heat butter and olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Once the onions start to brown, turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often.
Once the onions are totally softened and golden, turn the heat down to low. Cook for an additional 15 minutes until the edges are beginning to darken and the texture becomes jam-like.
Season with ½ tsp of salt or to taste.
Notes
Caramelized onions can be stored airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The oil will separate from the onions when chilled. Once reheated, stir well and the mixture will come back together.