Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing and helping the onions develop their rich flavors
– 4 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced the base that provides sweetness and texture
– ½ teaspoon salt to draw out moisture and enhance the natural sweetness during cooking
Instructions
1-First: heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat to get things started.
2-Add 4 medium yellow onions that you’ve halved and sliced, along with ½ teaspoon of salt, and sauté for 5 minutes while stirring frequently until they start to soften.
3-Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 50 to 80 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the onions become very soft, golden brown, and fully caramelized the total preparation and cooking time is about 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes.
4-If the onions begin to stick or burn, adjust the heat to low and add a splash of water to prevent sticking without losing flavor.
5-For enhanced caramelization, increase the heat to medium at the end and stir continuously, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for that deep, rich taste.
Last Step:
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🧈 Use a large wide skillet to help moisture evaporate for better caramelization.
💧 Add a splash of water if the pan dries out to prevent sticking.
⏳ Stir gently and patiently for best texture and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 50 to 80 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Side
- Method: Sautéing, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg