Description
This Tennessee Onions recipe delivers rich, buttery, sweet and savory onions caramelized to perfection. A cozy Southern side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Sprinkle in brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until deeply caramelized.
- Add apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire (if using), and stir for 2–3 more minutes.
- Serve warm with grilled meats or as a topping.
Notes
- Use Vidalia onions for added sweetness.
- Add a splash of maple syrup for extra depth.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg