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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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Winnie says
I cannot wait to try this! I love carmelized onions! They are great on sandwiches, and in pasta and rices. I love the idea of having a big batch! Thanks for sharing what you learned!!
Gloria says
I don’t know what is happening but when ever I hit the print button on your recipe, it takes me to yahoo and I cant print the recipe. Is anyone else having this problem or is it just me. I never used to have this problem. Does anyone know how I can fix it? I have been printing Your Home Based Mom recipes for the last couple of years and I can’t go cold turkey. Thanks.
Leigh Anne says
I’m working with my tech person to try and figure out what is going on with the Print button
Is it only on one specific recipe or all recipes?
Also what browser are you using.
If you could provide us with that info it might help us figure out the problem – thanks!
Kathy says
I never have the patience required for making carmelized onions. i am always in a rush and end up burning them because I cook them at too high a temperature. I am definitely going to make a big batch of these and freeze some for later use. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Leigh Anne says
Totally understand! I’ve burned my share! Give this method a try – it’s great!
dianna jenkins says
You have a “print” button on your recipes but when I click nothing happens. It goes to a blank page. Any hints?
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Mique Provost says
Yum yum yum! Josh would love these. (and so would I! 🙂