Italian
Caramelized Tropea Onions
by Casa Pappagallo · 705K subscribers on YouTube
Caramelized Tropea Onions are a classic of Calabrian cuisine, simple but capable of conquering even the most demanding palates.
- Cook
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
8 items- Cipolle di TropeaUse Tropea onions if available; otherwise any sweet onion
- OilExtra virgin olive oil
- Cane SugarCane sugar (or brown sugar)
- Apple Cider VinegarApple cider vinegar
- SaltTo taste
- Pepper(optional) — Optional, to taste
- Chili Pepper(optional) — For serving (optional)
- Bread(optional) — For bruschetta (optional)
Method
- Slice the Tropea onions lengthwise (or into rings) not too thin.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add cane sugar, apple vinegar, salt, and pepper (if desired). Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 40-45 minutes until the onions are completely soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Let the onions cool (or serve warm). Serve as a side or on toasted bread with chili if desired.
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