Description
Caramelized Onions are a culinary gem that can elevate any dish with their rich, sweet, and savory taste. Perfectly cooked, these onions transform a simple meal into a gourmet experience. Whether you’re topping a burger, enhancing a salad, or stirring them into pasta, caramelized onions bring depth and flavor that’s hard to resist. This easy recipe guides you through the process of achieving that perfect golden-brown color and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet rewarding addition to your cooking repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium or large onions (sliced)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat.
- Add sliced onions, spreading them evenly in the pan.
- Cook on high for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until they start to brown.
- Lower the heat to medium and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring regularly while adding a pinch of salt.
- Continue on medium or low heat for an additional 10 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.
- Deglaze by sprinkling balsamic vinegar over the onions and mix thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg