Sweating Onions
Master the art of building rich, savory flavors in your cooking with this simple yet essential technique for *Sweating Onions*. This classic method transforms humble yellow onions into a soft, translucent base that enhances soups, sauces, stews, and more with their naturally sweet aroma. In just 15 minutes of low-and-slow cooking, butter or olive oil gently coaxes out the onions' moisture while a pinch of salt helps unlock their full flavor potential. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this foolproof recipe makes up to four servings of perfectly sweated onions that can be used immediately or stored for meal prep. Discover how this foundational cooking technique can elevate your favorite dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Peel and finely dice the yellow onions into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
Place a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over low to medium-low heat. Add the butter or olive oil, allowing it to melt and coat the bottom of the pan.
Add the diced onions to the skillet and sprinkle with salt. The salt will help draw out moisture from the onions, aiding the sweating process.
Stir the onions occasionally to prevent them from sticking or browning. Adjust the heat as necessary to keep the temperature low; the onions should become soft and translucent without taking on color.
Continue cooking the onions for 10-15 minutes, or until they have softened completely and released their natural aroma and sweetness.
Once the onions are sweated, remove them from the heat and use them immediately as a base for your recipe, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
