Caramelized Onions
Slowly cooked onions that transform into a sweet, jammy, deeply golden condiment. Perfect on burgers, pizza, steaks, or pasta.
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
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1
Peel and slice 4 large thinly sliced yellow onions into thin half-rings, about 1/8 inch thick.
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2
Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until butter melts.
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3
Add the onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Toss to coat and add 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs.
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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.
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5
If onions stick, add a splash of water and scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
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6
Remove thyme sprigs and stir in 2 tsp balsamic vinegar. Cook 1-2 more minutes, taste and adjust salt. Serve warm.