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Bourbon Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 shot bourbon whiskey optional

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in sauté pan over high heat.
  • Add butter to pan and brown slightly.
  • Add onions to pan and sear for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add brown sugar and salt. Stir well and continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes or until onions are light brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • When onions began to caramelize add bourbon. Continue cooking until all liquid is cooked off and onions are a nice brown color.

Notes

For regular caramelized onions, omit bourbon.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American