Caramelized Onions

Tip:  Read directions completely before preparing

3 large yellow onions

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

Cut off ends of onions, cut in half and slice.

In a (11") large heavy bottomed skillet, add olive oil and butter and heat over medium high heat until the oil is shimmering.

Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions.  Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally.  After 10 minutes, sprinkle the salt and sugar over the onions.  Let cook for 30 minutes to an hour more, stirring every few minutes.

As soon as the onions start sticking to the pan, let them stick a little and brown, but then stir them before they burn.  The  After the first 20 to 30 minutes, lower heat to medium and add a little more oil, if you find the onions are verging on burning.  

A metal spatula will help you scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan as the caramelization proceeds.  Continue to cook and scrape, until the onions are a rich, browned color.  Enjoy!

Makes about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups

Tip:  You can use these caramelized onions on pizza, for making dips, onion soup, and so many other recipes that call for caramelized onions!