How To Sauté Onions
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Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the onions and slice them evenly into thin wedges, half-moons, or rings, about 1/4-inch thick. Uniform pieces ensure even cooking.
- Heat a large nonstick or stainless-steel skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt until foamy, but not browned.
- Scatter the sliced onions in an even layer in the pan—avoid overcrowding to allow for proper browning. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Stir the onions to coat them in butter. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are glossy and just starting to soften.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking for 5–8 minutes, stirring every minute or 2, until the onions are translucent and develop a light golden color at the edges. If the onions begin to brown too quickly or stick to the pan, lower the heat and add a splash of water.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 31mgFiber: 1g
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