caramelized onions and eggs

Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Jul 5, 2017

You won't believe how excellent this simple dish is. I hope that you enjoy this treat as much as we do. Serve with your favorite flatbread, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese and fruit for a wonderful breakfast.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • - 2 tbsp. butter
  • - 1 ½ tsp. sea salt
  • - ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • - 1 tsp. sugar (brown)
  • - 1/4 tsp sumac

How To Make caramelized onions and eggs

  • Step 1
    Melt the butter in a medium pan and slowly sauté the onions over very low heat.
  • Step 2
    Add the sugar (if necessary, add a little bit of water)
  • Step 3
    Cook until the onions are completely softened and caramelized. The best way to caramelize onions in a pan; Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the onions begin to turn a brownish color, turn heat to low and cook the onions for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once they are a dark, deep brown and sticky with caramelization, they’re done!
  • Step 4
    Make 4 wells among the onions.
  • Step 5
    Break an egg into each well, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Step 6
    Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the whites are done to your liking and the yolks are still runny.
  • Step 7
    Garnish with a sprinkle of sumac and enjoy.

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Category: Eggs
Method: Pan Fry
Ingredient: Eggs

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