Whiskey Butter Onions
Elevate your meals with the decadent flavor of Whiskey Butter Onions, a caramelized onion recipe infused with rich, buttery goodness and a bold dash of whiskey. Perfectly slow-cooked in a blend of unsalted butter and olive oil, these golden, melt-in-your-mouth onions are sweetened with a hint of brown sugar and finished with a touch of thyme for an optional herbal note. The addition of whiskey at the end creates a deep, smoky glaze that takes these onions to gourmet levels, making them an irresistible topping for steaks, burgers, and baked potatoes or a luscious side dish on their own. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a deliciously simple way to transform everyday ingredients into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ounce whiskey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel the onions and slice them into thin, even rings.
Step 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Stir to coat the onions evenly in the butter and oil.
Step 4
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the onions. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the onions cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes or until they become soft, golden, and caramelized.
Step 5
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to enhance their sweetness.
Step 6
Increase the heat to medium and carefully pour in the whiskey. Stir well and let the whiskey reduce and absorb into the onions, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 7
Season with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of thyme, if using.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the onions warm as a topping or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (542.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 788.9 |
| Total Fat 62.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 164.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.7g | |
| Protein 5.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 108.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 664.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories