Caramelized onions with balsamic vinegar

Caramelized onions are originally used in dishes like French onion soup. They are as well delicious as an addition to various salads and sandwiches. Try them with hamburgers for a delicious gourmet burger effect!

Cooking time: 10 mins

Prep time: 45 mins

Ingredients for 4 people

What do you need?

• 2 medium yellow or red onions

• Extra virgin olive oil

• 2 spoons of sugar

• salt

• 2 spoons of balsamic vinegar

How to proceed?

1. Cut the onions into slices of ½ cm and divide them into rings.

2. Prepare and oil a pan over medium heat and add the sliced onions.

3. Add sugar and 2 spoons of water and simmer stirring every now and then to avoid from stiking to the pan.

4. Continue to cook and stir until the onions have a rich browned color, for at least 30 minutes.

5. Add vinegar and salt and finish cooking over high heat for 5 to 10 more minutes.

NOTES:

The secrets to a successful caramelized onions dish:

• Avoid slicing thinly the onions: it will burn faster and stick to the pan and won't caramelize.

• Avoid overcrowding the pan with sliced onions: the more onions you add to your pan the more time it takes for it to caramelize!

• Onions should be cooked on a medium low heat. Remember that onions require 30 to 45 minutes of cooking to caramelize.