Description
This Crockpot Balsamic Glazed Caramelized Onions recipe offers a simple and hands-off way to achieve deeply caramelized, sweet, and tangy onions. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or a savory topping for burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas, these slow-cooked onions bring rich depth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water or low-sodium broth
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the thinly sliced yellow onions for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become slightly softened but not fully cooked.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Carefully transfer the sautéed onions into the crockpot, spreading them evenly at the bottom.
- Add Flavorings: Pour in the balsamic vinegar, sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper over the onions, then add water or low-sodium broth. Stir everything gently to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir the onions occasionally during this period to ensure even caramelization and prevent sticking.
- Adjust and Serve: After cooking, taste the onions and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the balsamic glazed caramelized onions warm as a delicious side dish or use them as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or pizzas.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine during the cooking process.
- You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Make sure to stir the onions occasionally in the crockpot to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- This recipe works well with yellow onions but can be made with red or sweet onions for different flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
