Caramelized Onions Recipe

Time50m

Serves4

Sweet and savory onions cooked to perfection.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Onions
Peel and thinly slice the onions. Set aside.
2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted.
3
Cook the Onions
Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions in the butter and oil.
4
Add Seasoning
Sprinkle the salt and sugar over the onions. Stir to combine.
5
Caramelization Process
Cook the onions on medium to low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized.
6
Finish with Balsamic
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the balsamic vinegar and stir well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7
Serve
Remove from heat and serve warm or let cool and store for later use.