Easy Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
These slow-cooker caramelized onions add a ton of flavor to any dish. This easy caramelized onion recipe in your Crockpot means you're not left babysitting a skillet on the stove for hours at a time. Even better, the slow cooker allows you to make caramelized onions in bulk, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 cups onions, sliced {~5 large onions}
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp baking soda {optional}
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker.6 tbsp unsalted butter, 8 cups onions, sliced, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Set the slow cooker to low, and stir gently every hour.
- Allow the onions to cook for 4-5 hours or until they're cooked to your preference.
- Discard thyme stems before serving.
Notes
- The baking soda can add a bitter aftertaste if you use too much. I don't recommend exceeding 1/4 tsp.
- Unsalted butter or ghee works best.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg