How to Caramelize Red Onions
Learn how to caramelize beautiful red onions! These onions have a deep brown color and add an elevated flavor to so many dishes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium sized red onions, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon water, chicken broth, or wine to deglaze pot (optional)
Instructions
1. Add the butter and oil to the Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted.
2. Pour in the onions, add the salt, then stir until all the slices are well coated in the butter and oil mixture and there are no slices sticking together. Reduce heat to medium-low.
3. Cook the onions for 40-45 minutes, stirring frequently and alternating the heat between medium-low and low so that the onions don’t burn. Stir frequently so each slice has a chance to be in direct contact with the bottom of the pot. If there are any stubborn slices that aren’t browning I remove them with tongs.
4. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, if you’d like add the sugar and a bit of liquid to deglaze the pot. This is optional, but I like the depth of flavor this adds. I use 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and a dash of white wine.
Once the onions are cooked add them to your dish, or store them/freeze them to use later!