Caramelized onions are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are made by slowly cooking onions over low heat until they become soft, sweet, and golden brown. This process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the quantity of onions and the desired level of caramelization.

Source: Dinners Ready! by Ree Drummond (2023), p. 12

Makes: 2 half pint jars

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsps salted butter
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 4 large yellow onions, halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 tsps fresh thyme leaves
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsps packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp of kosher salt

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, thyme, and garlic to the skillet and stir to coat the onions in the butter and oil.
  3. Cook the onions stirring frequenty, until golden and starting to caramelize, this is the 20 minute mark.
  4. Add the brown sugar and kosher salt to the skillet and stir to combine.
  5. Continue to cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they are deeply caramelized and have a rich, sweet flavor, about 8-10 minutes more.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onions cool completely then divide them between two half pint jars.
  7. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.