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caramelized onions in a white bowl with a fork

Caramelized Onions

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 4 large (about 1 pound) (500 grams) onions white, yellow, or red
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups (240 grams) water
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar balsamic or apple cider

  • Peel 4 large (about 1 pound) onions and cut them into ⅕ inch or ½ cm slices.
    Sliced onions on a cutting board
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet with a heavy bottom.
    Add the sliced onions, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt
    Sauté on medium-high heat for 5 minutes until they start to soften and become translucent.
    Sautéed onion slices in a cast iron skillet
  • Add 1½ cups water and simmer on medium-low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    By the end, the onion should be soft and golden brown and absorb all water.
    caramelized onions after cooking for 25 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to high and add 1 tablespoon vinegar to the hot pan.
    Stir the onions for a couple of minutes to mix them with the vinegar.
    When the vinegar has been absorbed completely, turn the heat off, taste, and adjust for salt.
    caramelized onions
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