Knowing how to make caramelized onions is one of the best kitchen skills for a home chef to learn! Onions, salted butter and water is all you need to have the most rich, sweet and savory ingredient to bring complex flavor to everything from pizza and pasta to burgers and fajitas.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish, Topping
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carmelized onions, how to caramelize onions
Peel off the outer layer of the onions, cut the onions in half, then slice them thinly.
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until they start to soften.
Add the water, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Cook until the onions are very soft, golden brown, and caramelized. Be patient, this takes time! Cooking time depends on the size of your onions and the temperature. Slow and low is best.
If the onions start to stick to the bottom of the pan, reduce the heat to low and add more water. Stir continuously to prevent burning.