By the ripe age of 2 ¾ we’ve all pretty much figured out that caramelized onions taste good on everything (yeah, even Play-Doh). Unfortunately, Mom’s culinary skills taught us that properly making these little strings of mouthwatering heaven takes at least an hour.
Well, what happens when you’re a college student and have exams and papers and projects and piles of stats homework and just want to make yourself a burger with some f*cking caramelized onions on it??
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Hell yeah, now you do! In just ten minutes you can create a whole skillet full of golden onions to put on top of everything for dayzz. And what’s better? There are two ways to make the magic happen. Eat up, Spoonies.
Option 1: Add Baking Soda
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 1-3
Ingredients:
2 cups sliced Vidalia or yellow onions, ¼ inch thick
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Pinch baking soda (no more than 1/8 teaspoon)
½ teaspoon salt
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Photo by Sarah Wu
Directions:
1. Heat a large skillet on medium and add oil. Add onions and sprinkle with baking soda.
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2. Cook, stirring constantly until golden to deep brown, about ten minutes.
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3. Stir in salt just before plating.
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Option 2: First, Dry Heat
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 1-3
Ingredients:
2 cups sliced Vidalia or yellow onions, ¼ inch thick
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
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Photo by Sarah Wu
Directions:
1. Heat a large skillet on medium and add onions.
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2. Cook onions, stirring constantly until browned, about 5 minutes.
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3. Add oil and salt.
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4. Sauté until softened in some areas and crisp in others, about 5 minutes.
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5. Serve while still warm, crispy and mouthwateringly delicious.
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