Caramelized Onions Recipe

Caramelized Onions. You knew this was coming didn’t you?

I’ve been craving the Warm Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Tart from Balthazar Restaurant in New York City. And I still am. You might say this little lesson in caramelizing onions is foreshadowing… and you’d be right!

Ingredients for Caramelized Onions:
4-6 onions
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
1 Tablespoon liquid for deglazing
salt & pepper

NOTES: Makes about one and a half cups caramelized onions. For deglazing, use chicken broth/stock, balsamic vinegar or dry white wine. Watch the How to Make Caramelized Onions Video, give it a thumbs up and please subscribe to my channel on YouTube.

Directions for Easy Caramelized Onions:

1) Peel and slice (or dice) onions into even sized pieces.
2) Heat oil in a tall-sided skillet over medium heat.
3) Add onions all at once and spread into an even layer in the pan.
4) Allow to cook without stirring for 5 minutes.
5) After 5 minutes, stir and allow to keep cooking, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until the onions turn a deep caramel brown. Adjust heat to prevent burning, if needed.
6) When onions have achieved desired color, after 20-25 minutes, deglaze pan with about a tablespoon of liquid.

For added instruction and entertainment, watch the How to Make Caramelized Onions Video.

THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO DO IT:
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