Caramelized Onion Funions

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice onions pretty thin.
  2. 2Add oil to a pan.
  3. 3Add the sliced onions to the pan.
  4. 4Add salt to draw out the moisture.
  5. 5Add a little water to start steaming and breaking down the onions.
  6. 6Cook the onions on maximum heat, stirring continuously.
  7. 7Continue cooking until the onions start to get some color, around 8 minutes.
  8. 8Continue cooking until the onions have a decent amount of color and fond built up on the pan, around 13 minutes.
  9. 9Deglaze with water to incorporate all the caramelized bits.
  10. 10Deglaze again at the 17-minute mark.
  11. 11Deglaze again at the 19-minute mark to get beautifully dark caramelized onions.

Ingredients

  • Onions
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Water

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifePanSpatula

Tips

  • Slice onions pretty thin
  • Cook with maximum heat the whole time
  • Stir for almost the entire time
  • Deglaze with water to incorporate all the caramelized bits