Mushroom Free Paleo Caramelized Onions
Sweet, jammy caramelized onions are one of those kitchen staples that make everything they touch taste more luxurious, and this version keeps things completely clean with just avocado oil, yellow onions, salt, and an optional splash of balsamic vinegar. The low-and-slow cooking process is the real magic here — patience over medium-low heat coaxes out deep, golden sweetness that no shortcut can replicate. Scraping up those browned bits as you go builds layer after layer of rich, savory flavor right in the pan. Because the ingredient list is so short and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or unwanted extras sneaking in. The optional balsamic finish adds a subtle tang that makes the onions glossy and even more complex without complicating the process. Pile them onto burgers, stir them into soups, or serve them alongside roasted meat — they're endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating straight from the skillet.
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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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