Caramelized Onions
Golden brown, naturally sweet, beautifully caramelized onions to use in so many ways.
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- salt and black pepper
- 1/2-3/4 cup of stock (beef, chicken or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Thinly slice 2 medium yellow onions
- Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat
- Add the thinly sliced onions, 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper and stir to combine
- Cook the onions, uncovered, until they begin to soften and develop light golden color (about 5-7 minutes)
- Add a splash of stock and stir to combine
- Once the stock has been absorbed, add another splash of stock and cook until that stock has been absorbed
- Repeat the process every few minutes until 1/2-3/4 cup of stock has been absorbed and the onions are golden brown, soft and caramelized
- Optionally, add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar into the skillet, stir to combine and cook for another minute or so.
- Use immediately