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Tutorial: Caramelized Onions

July 15, 2009 by Suzie the Foodie 7 Comments

Carmelizing onions

A few months ago I think it was Genie Sea who made a commented and asked how to make caramelized onions. Sorry it took so long for me to get around to making some Genie Sea! I do not make them often but with my sister Shannon the Movie Moxie visiting I decided to make her a homemade pizza with mushrooms, chicken, green peppers and caramelized onions and knew this was my perfect opportunity to share! I began with one sweet onion and one vidalia onion. Both are sweet, therefore, easier to caramelize but you can just use any onions.

Carmelizing onions

I learned this technique from Bonnie Stern’s book Essentials of Home Cooking which seems to be out of print so I will share the recipe with you here. Get two large onions or three smaller cooking onions and chop them. Having them in smaller pieces means less cooking time!

Carmelizing onions

Saute them on medium-high heat in about 2 tbsp of olive oil, I prefer to move them around quite a bit to prevent burning. Cook for 10 minutes or until brown, mine took longer than 10 minutes. I did not want them to burn so I was modest with the heat.

Carmelizing onions

Once they begin to brown add 1 tbsp of brown sugar, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/2 a tsp of salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and cook gently uncovered for 15 to 25 minutes until the colour of the onions deepens and the onions soften:

Carmelizing onions

There is nothing more delicious than caramelized onions. Yes, you need to keep an eye on it and stir here and there for quite a while during the cooking process but it is so totally worth it.

I love this technique. I have tried making these before they they tend to burn without cooking all the way through. Cutting it up into smaller pieces and adding the sugar and vinegar really helps with the deepening-of-flavour process and they end up being out of this world.

Shannon loved the homemade pizza. A little taste of home for my family! What a great way to begin foodie adventures with Shannon.

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  1. Jamie Ridler says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Delish! What wonderful food adventures to start your visit. Enjoy!

    Reply
  2. Liz says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Hi! I have just found out your blog and join it! Woderful recipes and picures! I love caramelized onions, they are perfect in salads, with vegetables or hamburgers. Love it!

    Reply
  3. Sorrow says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    do you have a brand of Balsamic vinegar you prefer? there at least a dozen on the shelf!

    Reply
  4. Paula - Buenos Aires says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    Good to know you have your sis over there. Enjoy the visit. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Shell says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Yummy!! I love onions..i can eat them in so many ways and enjoy them.

    Reply
  6. Genie Sea says

    July 16, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    YAY!!! Thank you Suzie! I finally know how to make carmelized onions! You ROCK! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Chow and Chatter says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:26 am

    love your tutorials

    By the way I changed my site address to https://chowandchatter.blogspot.com
    To match the name ! Love Rebecca

    Reply

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