A melange of wonderfully caramelized, flavorful onions. Perfect for appetizers, topping a burger, or as the base for onion soup or dip.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 12servings
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonoil
10cupspeeledsliced, or diced mixed onions
½cupstockor wine, or water
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
6sprigsfresh thyme
Instructions
Use a mixture of at least 3 or 4 different varieties of onion. Suggestions include leeks, green onions, red or purple onions, white and yellow onions, cipollini, garlic, chives, and shallots. Prepare the onions and set aside.
Place a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter and oil. When the butter has melted, add the onions, stock, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for up to 2 hours or until the onions have greatly reduced in volume and a deep golden brown color is achieved. Be sure to bring up any residue on the bottom of the pan each time you stir. An additional tablespoon of water or broth can be added at the end of cooking to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Remove the thyme stems.
Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 3 days. Or freeze and use within 3 months.