caramelized onions?

[hippiegranny]

probably pretty basic, but I thought I'd be lazy and ask here. :)

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

1. Did you want them for french onion soup

or for burgers or something, or do you want whole caramelized onions?

For soup, etc. slice the onions. Heat butter/olive oil over medium. Put the onions in, cover pan & let them sweat. When they are translucent, uncover pan, turn the heat up higher-medium high maybe. Stir uncovered. You'll want to stir fairly often & be sure to scrape up the caramelized bits on the bottom of the pan. Keep regulating the heat so they don't burn. It can take a long time depending on how many onions you're doing. I know when I do a big batch (say 6 cups or so) it can take 45 minutes or so. Of course, it takes a lot less time for a smaller batch. Some people add a pinch or so of sugar, but I think that's cheating & if you just go slow & keep stirring you'll get nice, caramelized, sweet onions without adding anything.

If you want whole onions, I've got a recipe I'm dying to try, but can't find the right onions. If you want, tell me & I'll go dig up the recipe.

best

[ernstbass]

2. I like to roast small purple onions

in the oven on 500 until they caramalize themselves - absolutely delicious and easy!!