Caramelized Onions

Onions slow-cooked until richly sweet and browned.

• Onions (preferably yellow), sliced
• Butter or some other fat
• Salt

Melt butter and add onions to a pan/pot (generally, enough to be completely filled). Soften the onions, optionally covering and steaming to speed up the process.

Then, uncover, lower the heat, and stir occasionally, such that the onions slowly and evenly brown without burning, until deeply browned and sweet (upwards of an hour).

Be more mindful of the heat and stirring once the onions’ water completely evaporates. Optionally, deglaze any built up fond with a bit of water throughout the process if necessary.