Bowl of Caramelized Onions
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Caramelized Onions


Worldwide

Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  
3.9 oz
***
1-1/4 hrs
Yes
These are just wonderful for flavoring or garnish - but, do ahead, as you'll be standing at the stove for 50 minutes or more. See also Comments.




1-1/2
3
2
2/3

#
T
T
t

Onions
Butter (1)
Olive Oil ExtV  
Salt

Make   -   (15 min)
  1. Cut a bit off the stem end of the ONIONS, then cut in half lengthwise. Make another lengthwise cut to make quarters - but not all the way through the root end. Slice crosswise thin, and as evenly as you can manage.
  2. In a spacious sauté pan (3-1/2 quart), melt Butter and stir in Olive Oil. Stir in Onions and sprinkle with Salt - it helps them brown evenly.
  3. Fry Onions starting on medium high heat. Stir very often, and make sure you're turning the Onions over, not just sliding them around. Fry on declining heat and increasing stirring. Regulate the heat so you see no browning until near the end when the Onions start to take color.
  4. Near the end, stir almost constantly. The moment you see the color you want, pour them out into a bowl to cool.
  5. These will keep in a the fridge in a sealed package or jar, for at least a week.
NOTES:
  1. Butter:

      Yes, for Vegan you can use all Olive Oil, without losing too much flavor.
  2. Comments:

      We use a fair amount of butter and oil in this recipe, important for even browning. Don't worry about it, these Onions are used in very modest quantity. That 1-1/2 pounds of Onions ends up at about 3.9 ounces, unless you eat too many while frying them.
  3. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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