Sous Vide Caramelized Onions Recipe
Cooked sous vide, these caramelized onions are a breeze to make. Learn how to make caramelized onions in no time with this effortless recipe.
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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs. cooking onions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
- Melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onions, salt, pepper, and sugar, stirring often, for 5 to 8 minutes or until slightly softened. Let cool completely. Stir in thyme and balsamic vinegar.
- Add cooled onions to FoodSaver Gallon Vacuum Seal Precut Bag. Vacuum seal according to appliance guidelines.
- Fill cooking pot with water. Add sous vide machine; set to 185 degrees F. Lower vacuumed bag into heated water, weighing down to submerge, if necessary. Set timer to 3 hours.
- Carefully remove bag from water; let stand for 5 minutes before opening and removing caramelized onions.
Tip: The possibilities for using caramelized onions are endless. Go classic and make French onion soup; or add to sandwiches, pastas, veggies, sauces, meatballs, meatloaves, casseroles, and stuffing.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1/6 recipe (1/2 cup)
Calories 90
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 230mg
Carbohydrate 14g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 35mg
Iron 0.5mg
Potassium 210mg
Side Dishes
Vegetable
Sous Vide