Black Pepper Free Paleo Caramelized Onions

Slow-cooked until they collapse into a glossy, jammy tangle, these caramelized onions are the kind of deeply savory condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Avocado oil gives the whole process a clean, neutral base, letting the natural sugars in the yellow onions do all the heavy lifting over low, patient heat. A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end is optional but adds a subtle tang that rounds out the sweetness beautifully. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this recipe is a genuine win — there's no seasoning blend, no spice mix, and no hidden heat, just salt and time doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The long, slow cook is the real technique here: scraping up those browned bits and adding a little water when needed keeps everything from burning and builds incredible depth of flavor. Pile them onto burgers, stir them into soups, spread them over roasted meat, or eat them straight from the pan — no judgment.

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