Carmelized onion fairy. .Now, I love them, but a lot of work. I was

[niyad]

looking at several interesting recipes the other day that called for them, and thought how convenient it would be if I could just buy them. Had never seen such in any store. The next day, while at my supermarket, I saw carmelized onion paste. Interesting. I figured I could make that work. Then, yesterday, a friend and I were at our favourite discount/overstock grocery store. .and there they were. .jars and jars of carmelized onions!!!

Ask, and you shall receive!!! Thank you, good Fairy!

[Intractable]

1. I add a bit a salt and brown sugar to the onions when stir frying.

Seems to help them carmelize (or at least taste that way).

I sometimes throw a piece of bacon in the same pan to create more flavor.

[niyad]

8. Both ideas sound good.

[Thunderbeast]

2. Just slice them and put them in a slow cooker overnight!

[niyad]

5. I used to do that when I was making French Onion soup for friends.

Now we just go to our patisserie.

[surrealAmerican]

3. ... and here I was thinking ...

... that would be a sticky mess under your pillow.

I've frequently been tempted to just make a big batch and freeze it in individual portions.

[niyad]

7. Yes, thank goodness She provided them in jars! I don't have a lot of freezer

space, so I try to find shelf stable alternatives, espcially with rising energy costs!

[ProfessorGAC]

4. Hit Or Miss Here

Sometimes our supermarket has them, other times there isn't even a blank spot on the shelf where they were.
Here's something I ran across, but haven't tried it yet.

How to Caramelize Onions in the Microwave (Alton Brown Method) rep: Thinly slice 2 pounds of yellow onions and place in a large glass bowl or Anyday dish.Initial Steam: Add a pinch of salt to draw out moisture. Microwave covered on high for 10 minutes to soften.Drain & Season: Remove the lid and drain the excess liquid. Stir in 4 tablespoons of butter (or oil) and a pinch of baking soda, which speeds up the caramelization process.Brown: Microwave uncovered for another 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the onions are dark brown and jammy.

[niyad]

6. I had never seen them at any of my stores before this week, but I

knew they had to have come from somewhere, since I was at the bargain store. Between that, and the roasted garlic and onion jam (which I consider a staple!), I figure I am doing well for easy onions!

As for dear old alton. .I used to enjoy his shows. .until I learned what a reichwing hack he was.