Monday, February 7, 2011

caramelzed onions


2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced (Keep in mind that the onions will greatly reduce in size as they cook. I usually estimate a half an onion per person if I'm topping a burger or steak. They'll shrink to about half of the original volume.
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butterkosher salt (black pepper optional)
optional: 1/2-1 teaspoon brown or white sugar
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, add onions. Toss with a spatula until onions are coated in oil/butter mixture. Reduce heat to medium/medium low and stir frequently for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with kosher salt (about 1/4 teaspoon) and continue to cook, stirring every few minutes for another 15-30 minutes or until onions are a rich amber color. If desired, add sugar about half way through cooking process. Use to top burgers and sandwiches, add to pizza (seriously, try that pizza- it's so good), wraps, or dips.
Notes:
1. We made these to go our on Superbowl sunday sliders. (We used Rhodes rolls for the buns). This was a last minute decision to make the onions but Mere and I both agreed that this was one of the best parts of our menu. They tasted so good and were so easy.

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