Caramelized Onions

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add water to the sliced onions in a skillet.
  2. 2Add water to the sliced onions in a skillet.
  3. 3Add water to the sliced onions in a skillet.
  4. 4Crank up the heat to bring the water to a boil.
  5. 5Crank up the heat to bring the water to a boil.
  6. 6Crank up the heat to bring the water to a boil.
  7. 7Once the water boils, pop a lid on the skillet to trap the steam and allow the onions to wilt and cook for about 10 minutes.
  8. 8Once the water boils, pop a lid on the skillet to trap the steam and allow the onions to wilt and cook for about 10 minutes.
  9. 9Once the water boils, pop a lid on the skillet to trap the steam and allow the onions to wilt and cook for about 10 minutes.
  10. 10After 10 minutes, ditch the lid to allow the water to evaporate, cooking the onions and causing them to exude their juices.
  11. 11After 10 minutes, ditch the lid to allow the water to evaporate, cooking the onions and causing them to exude their juices.
  12. 12After 10 minutes, ditch the lid to allow the water to evaporate, cooking the onions and causing them to exude their juices.
  13. 13Turn the heat down to medium-high to prevent scorching.
  14. 14Turn the heat down to medium-high to prevent scorching.
  15. 15Turn the heat down to medium-high to prevent scorching.
  16. 16Stir frequently to ensure even browning of the onions.
  17. 17Stir frequently to ensure even browning of the onions.
  18. 18Stir frequently to ensure even browning of the onions.

Ingredients

  • onions
  • onions
  • onions
  • water
  • water
  • water

Equipment

skilletlidmeasuring cupspatula

Tips

  • Adding water helps the onions wilt faster by steaming them.
  • Trapping steam with a lid helps the onions cook and exude their juices.
  • The juices contain sugars and amino acids necessary for browning.
  • Stir frequently to ensure even browning and prevent scorching.