Onions are among the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen and play a fundamental role in many Italian and international dishes. They can be used, in addition to the classic sauté, as a seasoning like for the Neapolitan Genovese, as a filling like in the Apulian calzone, as the main ingredient in French onion soup, but also as a side dish like caramelized onions.
Caramelized onions are a sweet and savory side dish that adds a special touch to many dishes with their soft texture and sweet taste, achieved through slow cooking and caramelization. They are perfect to accompany meats, cheeses, and sandwiches like hamburgers. They are simple to prepare and the result is a burst of flavors that conquers the palate.
Now take a minute to read the recipe and then…let’s cook and eat!!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 red onions
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 pinch fine salt
Tools
- 1 Knife
- 1 Pan
- 1 Measuring Cup
- 1 Wooden Spoon
Steps
Preparing caramelized onions is very simple and quick; let’s see the steps together.
First, peel and wash the onions, then slice them with a knife or mandolin.
In a pan, melt the butter and add the sliced onions, letting them brown a little in the butter before adding the brown sugar and caramelizing for a few minutes.
Storage
Caramelized onions can be stored for a couple of days in the fridge, in an airtight container.
Caramelized onions can be stored for a couple of days in the fridge, in an airtight container.
