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Dish of bourbon and brown sugar caramelized onions with a serving spoon.
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Bourbon and Brown Sugar Caramelized Onions

Bourbon and brown sugar caramelized onions have a rich, creamy flavor and buttery texture. They are delicious on just about everything!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 116kcal
Author Lisa B.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 large yellow onions halved, peeled and sliced into rings
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup bourbon

Makes about 2 cups

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and stir to coat in the oil. Reduce heat to medium low. Saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add the salt, stir to coat. Saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar. Stir to coat. Saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add the butter. Stir to coat. Saute for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the bourbon over the onions and scrap up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Saute for another 10 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked off.

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Notes

Storage. Allow the onions to cool to room temperature. Then transfer the onions to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. Consume the onions within five days. 
Freezing. Transfer the onions to a freezer bag, squeeze out the air and seal. You can also spoon one tablespoon portions of onions into ice cube trays. Freeze the trays, then pop them out of the ice cube trays and place the onion cubes into freezer bags. Store them in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw before using. Please know that the texture of the onions may be a little softer once they are thawed. There may also be some extra liquid.
Reheating. Caramelized onions can be reheated in the microwave for 30-second to one minute intervals, depending on the quantity. Stir the onions after a minute and continue to reheat as needed until they are heated through. You can also heat a skillet over medium heat and quickly pan fry them for a few minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 22mg