Get expert tips and step by step directions on how to carmelize onions from ChefsLine. Keeping the surface area of the bottom of the sauté pan completely covered during cooking to ensure even caramelization of the onions.

Ingredients:

3 lbs. onions, sliced 1/8″ thick

5 tablespoons canola oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil until hot. Add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, being sure to cover the bottom of the pan entirely with the onions after each time you stir. As you are cooking, the onions are going to shrink in volume and no longer cover the bottom of the pan, at this point, place a smaller skillet over medium-heat heat and warm 1 tablespoon of canola oil, once it is hot, transfer the onions to the smaller pan and finish the cooking in the smaller pan. Continue to cook until the onions are completely caramelized and are bronzy in color- about 30-35 minutes. Remember to always cover the bottom of the pan completely after every time you stir. Season with salt and pepper and serve. To reheat: cook over low heat for 10 minutes.