Caramelised Onion Sauce Recipes

CARAMELISED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over a low heat.
• Add the onions with a generous pinch of salt and cook slowly for 30-40 mins. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking or burning until they become soft and golden. If the onions start to catch, add a splash of water to the pan and mix well.
• Add the sugar and vinegar to give them a sweet, slightly sharp chutney flavour. Keep cooking on a low heat for another 5 mins, stirring occasionally until the mix is sticky, the sugar has dissolved and the vinegar has reduced. The onions are now ready to serve, or use in a recipe.

CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a large heavy kettle over medium heat and heat the oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are greatly reduced in volume and golden in color, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. (Lower the heat toward the end of cooking if the onions stick to the bottom of the pot.)
• Add the wine, thyme and walnuts to the pan and continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grilled meat, fish or pasta.

CARAMELISED ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small pan and add sliced onion. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring.
• Add sugar and stir through for a further 15 minutes until very dark brown in colour.
• This recipe is excellent mixed with Red Wine Jus Gravy!
• It is also a lovely compliment to savoury puff pastry dishes, pizza and most roast meats.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat, the melt margarine. While this is happening, cut the onions into 4 wedges each, then thinly slice the wedges crosswise.
• When the butter is melted, add onions to skillet, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are dark brown and tender, stirring occasionally.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cranberries, sugar, vinegar, salt, and 1 cup water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until most cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Spoon sauce into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours.