Description
3 Kinds of Prepared Onions to Keep in Your Fridge is your go-to guide for flavor-boosting shortcuts. Since onions are a staple in so many savory dishes, it helps to have them prepped in advance. Here are 3 easy, time-saving ways to keep them ready in your fridge so you’re never stuck chopping at the last minute!
Roasted – Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Pickled – Prep time: 10 minutes Cool time: 5 hours Total time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Caramelized – Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
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Instructions
Roasted Onions:
- Peel and chop about 6 large onions: red, white, or a mix. Toss them on a parchment-lined pan and roast in the oven at 350°F.
- After 25 minutes, give them a stir to ensure an even cook and continue baking for another 10 to 20 minutes. This will depend on how much “bite” you want the onions to have.
- When they’ve finished cooking and have cooled, store them in the fridge.
Pickled Onions:
- Peel one large onion and cut it into long slices or dice if you prefer. Fill a mason jar with the onions and leave an inch and a half at the top.
- Squeeze 3 limes and add the juice to the jar with 2 teaspoons of salt.
- Add boiling water, making sure to leave a gap at the top. Pop on the lid and let it sit on the counter until it’s completely cooled, about 5 hours. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Place the jar in the fridge. The onions should be ready to use the next day and will continue to soften over time.
Caramelized Onions:
- Peel 4 large onions and cut them into long slices, not too thin and not too thick. If you prefer rounds, that works as well.
- Put one tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pot on medium heat. Add the onions, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1 teaspoon of salt if using salted butter.
- After the onions start to sizzle, slightly reduce the heat. Put on a lid, crack the lid so the steam can escape, and let the onions cook until they turn brown and translucent. This should take about 40 minutes.
- Then remove the lid so the onions get jammy. Cook for another 25-30 minutes.
- To prevent burning, stir often and check to see if a bit more oil or butter is needed.
- The onions are perfectly caramelized when they are sweet, buttery, and savory. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Enjoy adding these 3 different kinds of onions to all of your dishes!