Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 lbs onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet (cast iron, preferably), melt the butter in the olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, until the onions begin to soften (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Stir in the sugar and cook, scraping off the browned bits off the bottom of the pan frequently, until the onions are golden brown (approx. 20 minutes).

4. 4

   Storage: Cover and refrigerate cooked onions for up to 5 days.

5. 5

   Serving suggestions: As unlimited as the onion itself, but you may like it on pizza, or try served a top crackers with soft cheeses (like goat or cream cheese). Combine with mashed potatoes for real pizazz, on top of salads, combined with sauteed mushrooms or as a great addition to your omelet.