Name: Instant Pot Carmelized Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds White onions; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning Blend; 1 tbsp Brown sugar

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Instant Pot Carmelized Onions

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Ingredients

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Instant Pot Carmelized Onions

2 pounds White onionspeeled and sliced thin

2 tablespoons Butter

1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning Blend

1 tbsp Brown sugar

Instructions

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Instructions

Add onions, butter and All Purpose Seasoning to an Instant Pot, and toss to combine.

Secure the lid and adjust the vent to seal.

Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.

Immediately release the pressure and remove the lid.

Strain excess liquid from the onions.

Return the drained onions to the Instant Pot and set to Saute setting.

Stir in the brown sugar and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until onions become golden.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Slice Onions Uniformly 🔪
Cut all onions to the same thickness (about ¼ inch) to ensure even caramelization and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
Use the Sauté Function First 🍳
Sauté the onions in butter for 2-3 minutes on high before pressurizing to develop initial color and deepen the caramelization flavor.
Deglaze After Cooking 💧
After releasing pressure, add a splash of beef or chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to capture all the flavorful browned bits for extra depth.
Brown Sugar Timing is Key ⏱️
Add brown sugar in the last 2 minutes of cooking rather than at the start to prevent burning and ensure a sweet, glossy finish without bitterness.
Keep Warm Setting for Service 🔥
Switch to the Warm setting after cooking to keep onions at the perfect serving temperature for hours without further cooking or losing moisture, ideal for buffet-style service.