How to Sauté Onions (Quick & Easy)
Yum. Let’s learn how to saute onions and then eat them! We’re not just going to saute onions, we’re going to make the best sauteed onions with thyme and rosemary.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
- 2 pinches kosher salt
- 1 onion peeled and sliced (I used a Spanish onion for this recipe)
- ½ fresh rosemary sprig
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather all the tools and ingredients for this recipe.
- Peel and slice onions.
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a cast iron or other heavy-bottomed pan with a tight-fitting lid over high heat. Add in the fat of your choice. When the fat shimmers, add the onion and salt. Stir to break up the onion and then cover.
- Cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute or so and replacing the lid immediately when done stirring. Reduce the heat to medium and cook another 3-4 minutes. When the onions start to look dry, add in the water and cover again.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the added water has cooked off.
- Remove from the heat, serve hot, and happy eating!
Notes
I love to make sauteed onions... they are easy and elevate so many dishes. Have you made them yet? Leave me a comment with your thoughts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
