Gut Friendly Paleo Caramelized Onions

Slow-cooked until deeply golden and jammy, these caramelized onions are the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything they touch — burgers, grain bowls, roasted meats, eggs, you name it. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: yellow onions, avocado oil, a pinch of sea salt, and an optional splash of balsamic vinegar for a little glossy tang at the finish. Avocado oil is a smart choice here because it handles medium heat beautifully without the inflammatory compounds found in many refined seed oils, making this a genuinely gut-conscious preparation. The low-and-slow method — nearly an hour over medium-low heat — is what coaxes out all that natural sweetness without any added sugar or shortcuts. Scraping up the browned bits as you go builds layer after layer of rich, complex flavor that no store-bought version can replicate. A small splash of water keeps things from scorching if the pan gets too dry, so the process is forgiving even if you wander off for a few minutes. Make a big batch and keep it in the fridge all week — you'll find reasons to put it on absolutely everything.

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