Description
Learn how to make delicious caramelized onions effortlessly in your Crock-Pot with this simple recipe. These sweet, flavorful onions are perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Yellow Onions:
- 3 pounds, thinly sliced
Butter and Olive Oil Mix:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place sliced onions in the Crock-Pot. Add butter, olive oil, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally. Onions should be deep golden brown and jammy in texture when done.
- Finish: If excess liquid remains, remove lid and cook on high for 30–45 minutes to evaporate moisture.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Great for topping burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, or adding to dips and pasta
- Sweet onions offer a richer flavor, while red onions provide a tangier taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
