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Caramelized Onions
Use caramelized onions in many recipes.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
1
/4 cup
Author:
Ellen Folkman
Equipment
Lodge 10 Inch Cast Iron Chef Skillet. Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
3
medium to large sweet onions
Vidalia, Walla Walla, Maui, sliced in half-moons and separated
1
tablespoon
butter
1 - 2
teaspoons
sea salt
Instructions
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the onions and salt, stirring to combine. Keep an eye on the onions and stir occasionally.
Once the onions begin to soften, reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook onions, stirring occasionally until they begin to turn golden brown and translucent.
Notes
The caramelizing process takes time and patience.