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Caramelized Onions

Caramelized onions are the perfect addition to so many dishes – think tacos, BBQ chicken or steak, or one of my favourites, quiche! They’re sweet and add a lot of flavour. Okay, let’s get cooking this classic side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Ali

Ingredients

  • 3 large spanish yellow onions
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil
  • salt to taste
  • water - just a bit as needed

Instructions

  • First, use a pan that will create build up. I’m using my enamel cast iron pan, yet a stainless steel pan will work well, too. Just don’t use non-stick. The best part about caramelizing onions is the bits of goodness that get stuck to the pan (which we use the water to steam and lift up).
  • Once you’ve got your pan selected, peel and wash your onions, the cut in half and thinly slice. Put them in the pan and add 1/2 the butter and oil. The turn on low-medium heat.
  • Don’t stop yet (15 minutes) – you’re not even close. Keep going. Once you get a good bit of build up, add a bit of water or chicken stock if you have any. The water will keep the onions jammy and will help lift all the goodness that’s baking onto the pan.
  • Now, you still might think you’re done around 25 minutes – but not yet. Just add a bit more water and the salt to taste – they’re almost done.
  • Don’t stop until the onions are a deep and rich caramel colour.
  • Done. Let’s eat up on pierogi tacos, with BBQ chicken, or on quiche – I’m going to share a top-notch quiche recipe next. Be sure to check back in a few days.