Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onions



Ingredients:

yellow or red onion - 2 1/2-3 pounds
pastured butter - 2 Tbsp
extra virgin olive oil - 1 Tbsp
sea salt - to taste
water - 1/4 cup


Preparation:

-Peel onions and remove both ends. Cut in half, with the grain. Following the grain of the onion, slice in thin slices. Repeat until all onions are sliced.
-In a large skillet or saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add olive oil and rotate pan to cover bottom with oil/butter mixture.
-Add onions and stir carefully for 10 minutes. The pan will be very full. Season with salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
NOTE: I had to run out during my caramelizing process so I just turned off the burner and let the onions sit, covered, for about an hour. No harm done! I just picked right up where I left off and they turned out great.
-Increase the heat to medium high and continue to cook, stirring more frequently, for about 30 minutes or until the onions have browned and caramelized.
-Add water to the pan and deglaze by scraping up any browned bits. Continue to cook over low heat until most of the moisture is cooked off.
NOTE: Caramelized onions can be stored in refrigerator for several days in an airtight container.