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slow cooker caramelized onions

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

You don’t have to slave away at the stove to enjoy caramelized onions. Let your slow cooker do the hard work for you. Tasty, sweet onions with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Servings: 1.5 Cups
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 73
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 680 Grams Onions, Peeled and Thinly Sliced (1.5 Cups)
  • 21 Grams Butter, Melted (1.5 Tablespoons)
  • 8 Grams Brown Sugar (2 Teaspoons)
  • 1.5 Grams Salt (To Taste)
  • 0.5 Grams Pepper (To Taste)

Method
 

  1. Place onions in slow cooker. Pour melted butter over the top, and toss with a spoon to coat evenly.
  2. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Set the lid of the slow cooker ajar to allow steam to escape. Cook on low for another 3 to 4 hours until all the excess liquid has evaporated and the onions have a jammy texture.

Notes

These onions taste best when served warm right out of the slow cooker. However, they stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When frozen, they stay fresh for up to 3 months. 
Note: These onions were cooked in a smaller 2.5 quart slow cooker. My larger 4 quart Crock Pot cooks at a much higher temp, even on low. When making caramelized onions in a bigger Crock-Pot, I make sure to double the recipe. Know your device and keep an eye on your onions to ensure they don’t burn.