"In this review, I'll provide instructions on how to use the stovetop, oven, Instant Pot, and air fryer to prepare caramelized onions in six different ways, using nothing more than butter, salt, onions, and sometimes vegetable broth. Although you can achieve shockingly good caramelized onions with a variety of ingredients like brown sugar, alcohol, and balsamic vinegar, I kept things simple so that I could better evaluate the flavor and texture of the onions themselves."
"The two most important ingredients required to cook traditional caramelized onions are patience and time. While I've chosen my favorite method based on the final flavor and texture of the onions, you might rather opt for a quicker method. There's absolutely no shame in using B+ caramelized onions rather than A+ caramelized onions if that's what works for your lifestyle."
Caramelized onions require patience and time to develop deep, sweet flavor and rich texture. Methods covered include stovetop, oven, Instant Pot, and air fryer, with six variations using butter, salt, onions, and occasionally vegetable broth. Keeping ingredients minimal allows clearer assessment of the onions' natural flavor and texture without additives like sugar, alcohol, or vinegar. Each method presents trade-offs among cooking time, hands-on attention, and final color and mouthfeel. The classic stovetop approach uses low heat and occasional stirring to prevent burning and maximize caramelization. Faster methods can produce good results for busier lifestyles.
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