Honey Free Paleo Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked until they collapse into a glossy, jammy heap, these caramelized onions are one of those kitchen staples that make everything they touch taste better. The magic here is pure patience — avocado oil, sliced yellow onions, and a pinch of sea salt are all it takes to coax out that deep, sweet, golden-brown flavor over low, steady heat. Many store-bought caramelized onion products or restaurant versions sneak in added sweeteners to speed up the process, so making your own is the only way to be sure what's actually in the pan. The optional splash of balsamic vinegar at the end adds a subtle tang and a gorgeous gloss without introducing any unwanted ingredients. These are endlessly versatile — pile them onto burgers, stir them into soups, fold them into egg dishes, or serve them alongside roasted meat. The long cook time is mostly hands-off, and the payoff is a rich, savory condiment that tastes like it took far more effort than it did.
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 large yellow onions (about 2 lb), halved and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the sliced onions and salt, then stir to coat evenly in the oil. Cook, stirring every 3–4 minutes, until the onions have wilted and released most of their moisture, about 10 minutes.
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