Caramelized onions are onions that have been cooked slowly over low heat for a long time. This breaks down their natural sugars resulting in a light brown color, and a sweet and rich flavor.
This process is also known as “reducing” or “cooking down” the onions. This recipe complements the caramelization process by adding brown sugar to the onions. The onions can be used on beef, vegetables or other food to add extra flavor.
Caramelized Onions
Course: Lunch, DinnerDifficulty: BeginnerServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
8
minutesBrown sugar makes this recipe extra sweet especially good over cooked sliced potatoes
Ingredients
2 tbsp. butter
2 large onions thinly sliced or chopped (2 cups)
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
Directions
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in butter for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until tender.
- Stir in brown sugar. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until onions are caramel colored.
- Makes 2 cups caramelized onions.