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ProfessorGAC

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4. Hit Or Miss Here

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 05:30 PM

Apr 13

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.

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Carmelized onion fairy. .Now, I love them, but a lot of work. I was [View all] niyad Apr 13 OP

I add a bit a salt and brown sugar to the onions when stir frying. Intractable Apr 13 #1

Both ideas sound good. niyad Apr 13 #8

Just slice them and put them in a slow cooker overnight! Thunderbeast Apr 13 #2

I used to do that when I was making French Onion soup for friends. niyad Apr 13 #5

... and here I was thinking ... surrealAmerican Apr 13 #3

Yes, thank goodness She provided them in jars! I don't have a lot of freezer niyad Apr 13 #7

Hit Or Miss Here ProfessorGAC Apr 13 #4

I had never seen them at any of my stores before this week, but I niyad Apr 13 #6