Turkey Free Paleo Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are one of those kitchen staples that make almost everything taste better — burgers, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, eggs — and this version keeps things beautifully simple and clean. Low and slow is the whole secret here: avocado oil gets the pan going, and then patience does the rest, coaxing three pounds of yellow onions into something deeply golden, jammy, and almost sweet. The optional splash of balsamic vinegar at the end adds a subtle tang that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex without any extra effort. Since you're working with just a handful of whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in a sauce or seasoning blend. This is the kind of recipe that rewards you for slowing down — the longer those onions cook, the more incredible they smell and taste. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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