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CrockPot Caramelized Onions in a bowl with the CrockPot behind it on table
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CrockPot Caramelized Onions

CrockPot caramelized onions elevates any recipe. This caramelized onion recipe is easy, and the CrockPot handles all the work for a hands-off approach.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword caramelized onions, crockpot caramelized onions
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs sweet yellow onions peeled and thinly sliced into rings
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced into pats
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the onions to the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
  • Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 8-10 hours, stirring a couple times throughout the cooking process until the onions are soft and caramelized. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately as is or keep on the warm setting until ready to use, enjoy!