Caramelized Onions

Name: Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs

Slowly cooked onions that transform into a sweet, jammy, deeply golden condiment. Perfect on burgers, pizza, steaks, or pasta.

55 minEasyServes 480 cal/serving

FrenchSideStovetopVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

1

Peel and slice 4 large thinly sliced yellow onions into thin half-rings, about 1/8 inch thick.
2

Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until butter melts.
3

Add the onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Toss to coat and add 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs.
4

Cook over medium-low to low heat, stirring every 5-10 minutes, for 35-45 minutes until onions are deeply golden and jammy. Adjust heat to prevent burning.
5

If onions stick, add a splash of water and scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
6

Remove thyme sprigs and stir in 2 tsp balsamic vinegar. Cook 1-2 more minutes, taste and adjust salt. Serve warm.

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Questions

How do I know when Caramelized Onions is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until onions are deeply golden and jammy.

Can I make Caramelized Onions dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Caramelized Onions is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Caramelized Onions keto-friendly?

A serving of Caramelized Onions carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many carbs are in Caramelized Onions?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 80 calories, with 0 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 28 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Caramelized Onions ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Caramelized Onions within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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