– 2 large yellow onions 1/8-1/4 inch slices – 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil butter, ghee or avocado oil is fine – 1 teaspoon sea salt – 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional – Water as needed, to deglaze the pan – Balsamic vinegar a splash for added flavor, optional
Ingredients
Cook time: 45 min
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Servings
4
Type
how to
prep Time
5 min
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What oil is best for caramelizing onions? If you use extra-virgin olive oil (which is how I do it) be sure to choose a high quality oil (or even avocado oil).
Should you add sugar when caramelizing onions? It is easy to get sweet caramelized onions without sugar, but adding a touch of sugar does help the caramelizing process.
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