Caramelised Onions

Name: Caramelised Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 large onions (red or white), sliced; pinch of salt; 2 tbsp soft brown sugar; 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

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⏱ 50 mins 🍽 Serves 6 ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This recipe guides you through creating perfectly sweet and sticky caramelised onions. Using a slow cooking process, the onions soften and turn golden, developing a rich flavour enhanced with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. The result is a versatile condiment that can be served as a side or used to top various dishes. It yields enough for six servings and requires about 50 minutes of total preparation and cooking time.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
3 large onions (red or white), sliced
pinch of salt
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

Warm the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan.
Place the sliced onions into the pan with a pinch of salt. Cook them slowly for 30-40 mins, stirring now and then so they do not stick. They should become soft and golden. Should the onions begin to catch, pour in a splash of water and stir.
Stir in the soft brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Continue to cook for another 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is sticky, the sugar has dissolved, and the vinegar has reduced. Your caramelised onions are now ready to use.