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Caramelized onions add the perfect bit of savory sweetness to so many of our favorite dishes. French onion soup<\/a> would be nothing without a good base of these soft, sweet onions. They also add a ton of flavor to sandwiches, steaks, burgers and pizzas. While caramelizing onions can take a bit of time, it\u2019s an easy technique that you can master at home. All you need is a good pan and a little patience.<\/p>\n

How to Make Caramelized Onions<\/h2>\n

Learning how to caramelize onions is very simple. You need a heavy pan (a cast-iron skillet works especially well here) and two ingredients: onions and butter\u2014or the oil of your choice. Start by heating your butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add all your onions and cook them for four to five minutes to give them a head start.<\/p>\n

Then, turn your heat down and cook these onions slowly over low heat until they\u2019re deeply golden brown and very soft. This should take about 45 to 60 minutes. Stir every five minutes to ensure the caramelized onions don\u2019t stick to the pan.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Caramelized Onions<\/h2>\n