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Caramelized Onions, 3 Ways

These 3 ways will show you how to make caramelized onions without having to stand over them for 30 minutes stirring
Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

Method #1, Foil

  • onions
  • 1 Tbsp butter per onion
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Method #2, Sheet Pan

  • onion/onions
  • olive oil, water
  • salt & pepper
  • onions
  • 1 Tbsp butter per onion
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil per onion
  • salt & pepper

Method #3, Slow Cooker

  • onions
  • 1 Tbsp butter per onion
  • 2 tsp olive oil per onion
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

Method #1, Foil

  • Slice onion/onions
  • Stack slices on a square of foil with a pat of butter, a drizzle of Olive oil, S & P. 
  • Bring sides up to form tight packets and roast at 400 for 1 hour.

Method #2, Sheet Pan

  • Place onion on a parchment lined or sprayed rimmed cookie sheet.
  • Drizzle with oil, a sprinkle of water and salt & pepper
  • Roast in a 400 degree oven for 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking time

Method #3, Slow Cooker

  • Set slow cooker to low and add butter
  • Slice onions and put them in a greased slow cooker
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper
  • Cover and cook for 14 hours
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