Caramelized Onions for Burgers

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INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 red onion cut into thin slices
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced red onions to the pan. Allow them to sit until they begin to brown.
2. 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter,1 red onion
3. red onions added to a skillet with butter
4. Add in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and salt and pepper when the onions just begin to brown.
5. 2 Tablespoons brown sugar,3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar,1 teaspoon soy sauce,salt to taste,pepper to taste
6. adding ingredients for caramelized onions to onions and butter in a skillet
7. Stir and continue to cook until browned and soft, about 15-17 minutes. Your caramelized onions are ready!
8. caramelized onions in a skillet with a wooden spoon

NOTE

If you don't have balsamic vinegar, then red wine vinegar, whiskey, or vermouth can be used instead.

Sweet yellow or white onions can be used instead of red onions, if you prefer.

Onions shrink when caramelized, so if you're serving a large group, you may want to make more and freeze any leftovers you don't need right away. Just allow them to cool, then freeze for up to 3 months in freezer-safe bags or a container.