How To: Caramelized Onions


Caramelized onions, along with roasted peppers and roasted garlic, are something I love keeping jars of in my fridge.

They are really sweet and versatile, and add another layer of flavor to the turkey and cheese sandwiches I often eat for lunch.

The caramelization of onions is a process. Some people prefer their onions to be caramelized but not completely 'jammy.' I like mine jammy; the onions are brown, very, very soft, and would mash easily.


Caramelized Onions
Yield: makes about 2 cups

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds thinly sliced onions
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Cooking Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large pan on medium-low.
  2. Add onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Cover and stir every ten minutes, adding water a few tablespoons at a time if the onions begin to stick to the bottom of the pan.
  4. For soft and golden onions, cook for about 30 minutes. For jammy and brown onions, cook for about 60 minutes.
  5. Taste onions and add more salt and pepper if needed.
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Use on sandwiches, in sauces, in salads, on pizza or anywhere you'd like some natural sweetness.