Caramelized Onions
Rich, sweet, buttery, savory onion topping for burgers, sandwiches and more.
Equipment
- cutting board
- kitchen knife
- medium skillet
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion - sliced to ¼ inch rounds.
- 1 tbsp olive oil - extra virgin
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Add olive oil and butter to a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions slices and a pinch of salt. Use tongs to toss the onion slices, coating them in the olive oil and melted butter. Continue to toss the onions until the desired level of caramelization is achieved.
- After 2 minutes, the onions will begin to caramelize, taking on a slightly golden color.
- After 4 minutes, the onions will be mostly golden, translucent, and soft.
- After 6 minutes, the onions will be significantly caramelized.
- After 8 minutes, the onions are perfectly done. Onions are dark golden brown, fully caramelized, and almost jam-like. Remove to a serving dish until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
