Caramelized Onion - You may love it so much that you always have it on hand!
I don't remember the first time I tasted this amazing way to prepare onions, but I do know that even self-proclaimed onion haters enjoy them cooked this way.
The low and slow cooking process allows all the sugars present in every onion to blossom! The flavor is rich and smooth without a hint of the onion's previous sharp, pungent characteristics.
You don't have to do much of anything, although patience is required. Once you get them to that low sizzle state, you can pretty much walk away for at least 30 minutes.
Here are the written details...
Caramelized Onion Instructions
~ Choose a large firm onion. Cut off the ends. Cut into the peel to make it easier to remove. Remove it.
~ Cut in half from cut end to cut end. Lay flat and starting at the furthest edge, begin cutting into 1/2" wedges. (the width isn't really too important)
~ Warm a 10" cast iron skillet. Add 2 T grass-fed butter or ghee and 2 T of EVOO. Add the cut onions. Stir briefly, just to spread the oil mix over the onions.
~ I start at medium and as soon as I get a slight "brown" on a few pieces I turn the burner down to 2-3. Stir again and then leave the onions to do their thing. Check on them in 30 minutes or so. Determine if you need to adjust the burner temperature up or down.
~ When the onions take on a beautiful golden clor and are so tender they nearly melt in your mouth, they are done.
~ Depending on the temperature (and patience) you've had they will take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
ENJOY!! I KNOW you WILL!!!
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