Turmeric Free Paleo Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked until deeply golden and jammy, these caramelized onions are the kind of kitchen project that fills your home with an irresistible savory-sweet aroma. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just avocado oil, yellow onions, salt, and an optional splash of balsamic vinegar — so there's nowhere for unwanted spices or additives to hide. That simplicity is exactly what makes this recipe such a reliable choice when you're navigating a spice sensitivity, since many store-bought or restaurant versions sneak in blends that can be hard to verify. The technique does all the heavy lifting: low, patient heat coaxes out the onions' natural sugars, building rich, complex flavor without any shortcuts. Scraping up those browned bits as you go is the secret to that glossy, deeply caramelized finish. A drizzle of balsamic at the end adds a subtle tang that makes the whole thing feel almost luxurious. Pile them onto burgers, stir them into soups, or eat them straight from the pan — no judgment here.
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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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