Sauted Onions
Elevate your dishes with these perfectly sauted onions! Sweet, caramelized, and oh-so-simple, they’re a must-have for any meal.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Large Skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the outer skin off each of the yellow onions. Once peeled, slice them in half from top to bottom, then lay each half flat on the cutting board and slice them into thin half-moons.
- Place your skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat for about a minute.
- Carefully add the sliced onions to the hot oil. Stir them gently with your wooden spoon to coat them evenly in the oil.
- Sprinkle the kosher salt and black pepper over the onions. This seasoning will help draw out the moisture from the onions and enhance their flavor.
- Let the onions cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If they start to brown too quickly, lower the heat.
- After the initial 10-15 minutes, the onions should be soft and beginning to caramelize. Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once the onions have reached your desired level of caramelization, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Once cooked, you can serve your sauted onions immediately or store them for later use.
Notes
- Cooking on too high heat can cause your onions to burn rather than caramelize.
- Make a large batch and store for later use in various dishes.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of onions for varied flavors.