Lunch & Dinner

Caramelized Onions 

8-10 servings
Saute pan with caramelized onions. Sitting on tan tablecloth, wooden spatula nearby.

This is an essential recipe to have in your repertoire. Caramelized onions are an easy and budget-friendly way to zhuzh up the flavor in many a dish.

Makes about 2 cups.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil  
  • 4 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced  
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp sea salt 
  • Pinch of sugar

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until starting to soften.  
  2. Add salt, sugar and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 50-80 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until onions are very soft, golden brown and caramelized. Timing will depend on your type of pan, size of onions and heat of your stove.  
  3. If onions start to stick to the bottom of pan, reduce heat to low. To speed things up after 50 minutes, turn the heat higher for more caramelization. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
  4. Remove bay leaf and use, or store in refrigerator for 3-5 days.