How to Caramelize Onions
A delicious sweet and savory topping or side dish (whatever you choose) that is always tasty: caramelized onions. Delicious on a hamburger, with a hot dog, on a pizza, or with cheese. The onions are slowly caramelized until golden brown and soft. Then they are flavored. You must have this recipe in your basic repertoire because you can use it often!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 onions chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a frying pan2 tablespoons butter
- Place the onions and thyme sprigs in a skillet and cook over low heat, about 10 minutes, until lightly browned and softened.3 onions, 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Add salt, pepper, and sugar and mix well. Let the sugar melt, and lightly brown the onions.¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- Now add the honey and vinegar.½ tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Bring to the boil and simmer until the onions and sauce are well thickened.
NOTES
1. Onions: Yellow onions (the 'normal' onions) from the store are suitable. But you can use any kind. A shallot ensures that the onion sauce becomes a bit sharper. A red onion softens it up a bit.
2. Substitutions: red wine vinegar with balsamic glaze or vinegar.
3. Herbs: Gives the caramelized onions extra flavor. Try with rosemary or oregano.
4. Serving tip: Heat a Camembert in the oven until the inside has melted, and serve with the caramelized onions. Or cut a baguette into slices, top with goat cheese and caramelized onions.
5. Storage
Let the caramelized onions cool quickly.
Let the caramelized onions cool quickly.
- Refrigerator: Store in a clean jar, covered. This keeps them good for up to five days.
- Freezer: Place the caramelized onions in a freezer bag or box. This way, you can store them for up to 2 months. Then, let it thaw in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 795mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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