Alton Brown Caramelized Onions Recipe
Alton Brown is a well-known chef, television personality, and food writer. He's known for his simple yet delicious recipes that are easy to make and always turn out great. One of his most popular side dishes is Caramelized Onions.
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 139kcal
Equipment
- An oven
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Cups Beef consomme
- 4 1/2 tsp Melted Butter
- 10 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Cup White wine
- 1/2 Loaf Country-side bread.
- 2/3 Cups of apple cider vinegar
- Bouquet garni
- 1/2 Tsp black pepper Grounded
- 8 tbsp Gruyere and fontina cheese
- Splash of cognac
- 2 large Onions
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions into thin slices, about 1/8 of an inch thick.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and season with kosher salt. Cook for 8 minutes until they start to turn golden brown.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the white wine. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add the beef consomme, apple cider, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced by about half.
- Add the bouquet garni and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes until the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Ready to serve.
Notes
- For the best results, be sure to use high-quality onions.
- Make sure to slice the onions thin, about 1/8 of an inch thick so that they can caramelize nicely.
- For a richer flavor, you can add some Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar at the beginning of cooking.