How do i make caramalised onions?

Question

Ive read some receipies which telll me i need brown sugar and red wine??

What is the best way and how do i do it?

and in addition whats a BBQ plate? I've only got a frying pan?

Answer 1

To do a modest amount of caramelized onions that can be done in a single pan, I prefer doing them in an enameled pan as it gives a better modulation of the heat. I start them off with a lid to soften them up, then remove it so that they will caramelize. When doing larger amounts I have to go to other larger pans and find my old thick restaurant grade aluminum pans work much better than ss (including All Clad & Cuisinart, which both tend to burn if not watched continuously). (What I hoped in my original query was to draw on the experience of others who may have used the oven to find out if it can be done in large quantity without standing over it. I find it hard to believe that restaurants do it the same laborious ways I have been doing.)

Seasoning will vary according to my intended use. If I use them for a pissaladiere, I add only a pinch of salt as I want the contrast between the sweetness of the onions and the saltiness of the anchovies and olives. For other uses I might salt them more. I find most onions are sweet enough without adding sugar, but tasting them along the way will determine that. I usually use either Spanish, Red, or sometimes Vidalia. In fact, my more usual addition is a touch of either Spanish, Banyuls, or Rice (I've seen recipes calling for Balsamic, but I prefer these) vinegar or some Port or other wines to make the flavor a little more complex. Sometimes I will use a little thyme or other herbal flavors either during cooking or when I assemble the dish. Obviously, seasonings are totally flexible depending on final use.

Answer 2

Start with one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of butter, add sliced onion, cook on med-high till brown in colour then add some veg stock (or water) cook for 30 min. No sugar is needed, the longer you cook the onions the sweeter they will be.

Answer 3

Basically Carmelized onions are onions that are sauteed until golden brown, this can be done with butter and or an oil of your choice this method releases the natural sugars in the onions and that is what gives them their sweetness. Also you can checkout the foodnetwork.com they are packed with recipes and there are probably thousands available on caremlized onions. Happy eating.

Answer 4

I prefer to use butter for caramelizing. Cook them over medium heat until beginning to soften, then add the sugar and wine. Cook until limp and brown-ish. You just don't need the heat too high or they'll get crisp and burn.

Answer 5

2 onions, sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
oil

Cook onions on BBQ plate until soft, using oil to prevent sticking.
Just prior to serving mix through brown sugar and balsamic vinegar until sugar dissolves and oniobs are "caramalised".
Enjoy!

Answer 6

saute till soft and almost see through, then turn up heat, ad 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar and and fry till darkish brown.

Answer 7

onions, olive oil and sugar, I think

Answer 8

I like poaching them using soy sauce and water (1:1 ratio) instead of oil....low fat and just as tasty!

Answer 9

You just saute them up in butter. Check out www.recipegoldmine.com for more info and recipes.

Answer 10

Yuck!! They sound gross!!

Good lick with that!! x