Description
Tennessee Onions are a sweet and savory condiment that can transform any meal into a culinary delight. Made from caramelized yellow onions, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this versatile topping adds a burst of flavor to grilled meats, sandwiches, and even as a side dish. With their rich taste and easy preparation, Tennessee Onions are perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings. This simple recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly for uniform cooking.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 10 minutes until tender and starting to caramelize.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the onions and mix well. Pour in apple cider vinegar and stir until fully coated.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg