Description
This Crock-Pot Caramelized Onions recipe transforms simple white onions into sweet, golden, and richly flavored caramelized onions with minimal effort. Using a slow cooker, the onions cook low and slow, allowing their natural sugars to develop beautifully. Perfect as a topping for burgers, steaks, or incorporated into various dishes, these onions deliver deep flavor without the need for constant attention.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds white onions, peeled and sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning blend
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onions, butter, brown sugar, and all purpose seasoning blend into the slow cooker. Gently toss everything together to evenly distribute the ingredients and coat the onions with butter and seasoning.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low. Cook the mixture for 8 hours, allowing the onions to slowly caramelize and develop a sweet, golden color.
- Monitor Moisture: Every couple of hours, check the onions. If excess liquid is present, slightly vent the lid to let moisture escape, preventing the onions from steaming and ensuring proper caramelization.
- Serve: Once the onions are deeply browned and caramelized, remove from the slow cooker and serve immediately as a delicious addition to your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use white onions for the best balance of sweetness and texture when caramelizing.
- Venting the lid slightly during cooking is key to prevent sogginess and encourage proper caramelization.
- These onions can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If you prefer a deeper caramelization, an additional hour of cooking time may be added.
