Makes about 1 1/2 Cups Caramelized Onions
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 large yellow onions, peeled, sliced thin
- 2 large red onions, peeled, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a large heavy-bottom skillet or pot, melt the butter in the olive oil over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the sliced onions, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the onions are soft, sweet, and golden brown. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.Tip: after cooking the excess oil and butter can be drained for a lower calorie version
