Caramelized onions are slow-cooked until their natural sugars are drawn out, creating a sweet, savory, and deeply flavorful ingredient that can transform a simple dish into something remarkably rich and complex.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time40mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger onions, carmelized onions, onions for burgers
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
2 onionVidalia
2tbsunsalted butter
salt
Instructions
Start by peeling your onions and then cut them into thin slices. The slices should be about 1/8-inch thick for the best texture.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
Add the sliced onions to the frying pan, spreading them out evenly over the surface of the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the onions cook, stirring them occasionally. This slow, gentle cooking process will help the onions release their natural sugars.
Continue to cook the onions for about 30-40 minutes, stirring them every few minutes. The goal is to get them to a rich, golden brown color. Be patient, as rushing this process can lead to burned onions.
Once the onions have caramelized to your liking, season them with a pinch of salt and stir once more to combine.
Remove the onions from the heat and let them cool slightly before adding them to your burger.