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Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions turn out perfectly in the slow cooker and can be used for so many things such as soups, pastas and on top of burgers.
Several weeks ago I was able to spend a few days at The J.M. Smucker’s headquarters in Orville, Ohio. I learned lots about the company, met lots of fun bloggers and ate a lot of yummy food. I think this may have been my favorite idea they shared with us!!
They showed us how to caramelize onions in a slow cooker. I love caramelized onions but what I don’t like is chopping onions. My husband is the official onion chopper at our house. This recipe allows you to cook a large batch at once. Then you can freeze them to use whenever you like.
Ingredients Needed
- Onions
- Olive Oil
- Salt
How to make slow cooker Caramelized Onions
It’s so easy to make a big batch of caramelized onions. Then freeze them to use later on lots of yummy things.
- Slice Onions
- Place onions in slow slow cooker with oil and salt
- Stir to coat onions in oil and salt
- Cook on low for about 10 hours or until they reach the stage of caramelization you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze caramelized onions?
Caramelized onions freeze great. Place them in 1 cup serving size into a freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air as you can and place in the freezer. Pull them out when you need them.
How do I use caramelized onions?
They are also a great topping for a burger or add to a homemade pizza. Throw them in your favorite soup or pasta sauce, or top some veggies with them. So many possibilities.
Check out some great recipes with caramelized onions:
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Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 5 large onions sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place sliced onions in slow cooker with oil and salt
- Stir to coat.
- Cook in slow cooker on low for about 10 hours or until they reach the stage of caramelization you like.
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Liz says
Perfectly caramelized onions every time. I use these onions in all kinds of recipes. Thank you!
Kat says
I’ve done this several times, and they always turn out amazing! And it’s so easy, I don’t have to worry about burning. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!
Luis M. says
Wow! I never expected that they would turn out so delicious. The carmelized onions were so sweet and flavorful. I can eat it by the spoonful.