"This is every cook's opinion
No savory dish without an onion,
But lest your kissing should be spoiled
Your onions must be fully boiled."
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
Carmelizing onions brings out the sweetness of the onion and creates a wonderful flavor. Try them on a pizza, in pasta, over a steak or burger, or in cream chesse as an appetizer.
Makes 2 cups
Prep time: 4 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Peel and slice 4 large onions. Heat a large skillet and add the onions. Add no water, oil or salt; especially no salt as that will impede the caramalization process. Cook on medium high heat until the onions are a deep golden brown.
Until I found onion googles, I placed a piece of bread partway in my mouth leaving most of it out to absorb the tear producing fumes produced with slicing onions. Sometimes I even wore swimming goggles.