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CARAMELISED ONION

Prep/Cooking Time: 90-120 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 kilo White onions
• 60ml Olive oil
• 60g Butter
• 50g Sugar
• 60ml White wine vinegar
• Sprig Rosemary
• Sprig Thyme
• Salt 
• Pepper

Instructions

• Peel and remove the root from the onions
• Finely slice all the onions and reserve in a bowl
• Place the olive oil and butter in a thick bottom pan
• Mel the butter over a medium heat and once melted add to the pan the sliced onions
• Saute the onions till they begin to soften
• Add to the pan the sugar and stir together well
• Add the herbs to the pan and continue to cook over a low heat
• Cook until the onions begin to color
• Once the onions begin to color reduce the heat and cook further till the onions are completely soft and sweet in flavor
• Add to the pan the vinegar and cook till all liquid is evaporated
• Once the liquid has gone remove from the heat and season to taste
• Reserve in the fridge till needed