Delicious Caramelized Onions

Directions

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   Slice the onions.
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   You can't see it in the photos, but I had about 2 plates full.
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   Microwave for 5 minutes at 700w.
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   Take it out and mix it well.
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   At this stage, only the onions in the center will be wilted.
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   Microwave for another 5 minutes.
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   Put the butter and grated garlic in a heavy pan and start heating.
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   When the kitchen is filled with a wonderful aroma...
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   ...add all the wilted onions!
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    A pot full of onions...
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    Sprinkle in a little salt and saute over high heat.
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    Scrape off the brown bits that form at the bottom of the pan, and add stir them back into the onions.
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    If you can't scrape the browned bits off with the onions, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the pan - it will sizzle!
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    Keep scraping.
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    Repeat steps 6 and 7, and the onions will become beautifully caramelized like this!
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    Season with salt and pepper to finish.
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    I measured how much time it took!
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    Wow, it only took 16 minutes and 10 seconds to become this beautifully caramelized!
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    Leave to cool...
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    The onions are easier to use later if you spread them out very thinly in the ziplock bag.
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    You can use the onions in all kinds of things!
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    For instance, curry!
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    You can use the onions in French onion soup -, hashed beef stew, and simmered dishes to add tons of rich flavor.