How to caramelize onions

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• 1000 g onions

• cutting board
• knife

Peel and thinly slice onions.

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• 6 tbsp unsalted butter

• frying pan
• cooking spoon

Add the onions and butter to a room temperature frying pan and bring up to heat over medium-high, stirring often.

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Once the onions start to soften, after approx. 8 min., stir and lower heat to medium or medium-low.

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• water

Continue to stir and scrape the bottom of the pan every minute or so as onions start to brown more. Turn heat down as needed to avoid burning and deglaze with a few tablespoons of water when needed to help scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Keep cooking and stirring for approx. 20 min.

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• salt

• airtight container

Once they reach that deep ochre color you want and they’re soft and sweet all the way through, remove them from the heat and season with salt to taste. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or use right away. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!