Balsamic Caramelized Onions | The Best Caramelized Onions Recipe (2024)

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This is my favorite way to make caramelized onions. Soft, dark and sweet caramelized onions with a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar.

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    MY FAVORITE CARAMELIZED ONIONS RECIPE

    I honestly can eat that entire pan without anyone’s help. Just gimme some crusty bread and I’m ready to go to town!

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    In all honesty, I have no idea what day it is. Since my arrival to Macedonia, each day I’ve hadto look at the bottom right hand corner on my laptop to see where we stand in as far as thecalendar is concerned.Vacations are DA BEST! Note to self: I need to do this more often.

    Also? I’m the hungriest person. I can’t.stop.eating. Luckily, while in Macedonia I can walk to anywhere and everywhere, thus right after a super big meal, I just put on my highheels and take off on foot. Heels make you work harder! Is that a true statement? I don’t even know. But it works for me, so that’s that. Blisters and all.

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    One more thing? This summer I am trying to get creative with my side-dishes. From a Mango Shrimp Salad to aMushroom Orzo Pilaf and now BalsamicCaramelized Onions. None of this may sound particularly genius, but it’s darn good food.

    These onions though… yum! Due to my infatuation with STAR’s Balsamic Vinegar and my tendency to put it in just about anything that needs a bit of juice, I decided to throw it over my caramelized onions and eat it all with a spoon. No lie. I just went at it. No shame in my game. Although, there was these burgers sitting there, meant to be smotheredwith the onions, but as you all know, things never go as planned.

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    Recipes that include just a few ingredients are always my favorite. Here, fresh raw onions are thinly sliced and snacked on before their departure to a slow and long sizzle with Mr. Olive Oil.

    We’re also going to reach for some veggie broth and balsamic vinegar because we’re fancy like that. No room for just plain ol’ caramelized onions. Balsamic Vinegar is where it’s at.Exclusively from the Modena Region of Italy, its distinct flavor will have your tastebuds dancin’.

    And, some 22.8 minutes later, you willend up with these sweet, tart, caramelized onions that are truly, truly wonderful.

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    I like these best served just as is, with a delicioussteak on the side. However, they taste really, realllllly good when served with a big,juicy burger, too. Nyum!

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    Balsamic Caramelized Onions

    Katerina | Diethood

    This is my favorite way to make caramelized onions. Soft, dark and sweet caramelized onions with a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar.

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    Servings : 8

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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins

    Cook Time 20 minutes mins

    Total Time 25 minutes mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon STAR Original Pure Olive Oil
    • 1 pound (about 3 large) yellow onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
    • pinch of salt
    • 1/4- cup reduced sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 tablespoon STAR Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet (use a skillet with a lid).

    • Add onions to skillet and pinch of salt; cover with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

    • Remove lid and continue to cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden, stirring frequently.

    • Slowly add vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar; cook and stir over medium heat until liquid evaporates; about 1 minute.

    • Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

    • Serve.

    Notes

    Balsamic Caramelized Onions can be added to steaks, burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, etc...

    Nutrition

    Calories: 40 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 104 mg | Potassium: 82 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 15 IU | Vitamin C: 4.2 mg | Calcium: 13 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg

    Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

    Course: Sides

    Cuisine: American

    Keyword: balsamic onions recipe, best caramelized onions, how to make caramelized onions

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    FAQs

    What is the secret to caramelize onions? ›

    As soon as the onions start sticking to the pan, let them stick a little and brown, but then stir them before they burn. The trick is to leave them alone enough to brown (if you stir them too often, they won't brown), but not so long so that they burn.

    Do onions caramelize better with butter or oil? ›

    Our Test Kitchen likes to use butter when caramelizing onions, as it offers the richest flavor. If you avoid dairy or don't have butter, you can caramelize onions in other fat such as margarine or olive oil. Add the onion slices. It's okay if they overlap a bit here because they'll shrink as they cook down.

    What is the best liquid to caramelize onions in? ›

    I usually stick with balsamic vinegar because the flavor complements the onions perfectly. Not only will deglazing pull up tasty sticky bits, it will add even more flavor to your caramelized onions. Continue stirring the onions until they have reached the color you like.

    Should you add sugar when caramelizing onions? ›

    No! Onions already contain natural sugars, which is why they're so perfect for caramelizing. This process brings out those sugars to make them more prominent. Adding more sugar would make them too sweet and mess with the flavor.

    Why add vinegar to caramelize onions? ›

    Tip: the vinegar serves to deglaze the pan, adds acidity, and brings this recipe together by boosting the tangy and savory flavors of the caramelized onions. If the onions stick to the pan, that's fine.

    Why add baking soda to caramelize onions? ›

    When you add baking soda during cooking it changes the pH which increases the Maillard reaction causing the onions to brown more quickly. The higher pH also causes the onions to soften more quickly, which we cover below when we discuss the texture.

    What do you add to onions to make them caramelize faster? ›

    Brown sugar is simply cane sugar with molasses added to it. Therefore, you are adding even MORE sugar, and more brown color, to your onions. Thus the caramelization is so much better and faster! If you don't have brown sugar, feel free to use regular cane sugar or even panela when caramelising onions.

    Should you stir onions while caramelizing? ›

    Stirring the onions and scraping down the sides of the pan often to ensure no strand darkens faster than another is key. A heatproof rubber spatula is the tool for this job; it's stiff enough to scrape the bottom of the pan and flexible enough to clean the sides.

    Does baking soda make onions caramelize faster? ›

    So using baking soda will speed up the process. But you have to be careful. If you add too much, it will impact the flavor. Different recipes recommend anywhere from ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon per pound of onions (aka about 3 large onions).

    Do you add salt and pepper to caramelize onions? ›

    Unlike mushrooms, which shouldn't be salted until after they've browned, you should always salt onions before you start cooking them. Onions won't begin to caramelize until all the water in them has evaporated, and using salt will speed up that process, Caicedo explains.

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