Whenever I caramelize onions, they just end up getting really soggy without the golden brown finish. I use oil+butter and then add salt thats it. What am I doing wrong? I start off in high heat then lower it to medium-low.
@hanphilip Once uncovered and the heat is reduced it's all about taking your time. I usually keep a cup with water near by to add a few drops now and then to scrape up any brown bits from the pan. The end result takes me on my electric stove nearly an hour which is longer then we took over the flame in this video.
@hanphilip I have the same problem. I tried making them for the first time today, and they pretty much just ended up as bitter mush instead of sweet, soft strands.
It would have been nice if you mentioned the quantities. Also, instead of just "add the oil", perhaps say what kind. I'm sure I could find it on your website if I looked hard enough, but I am just watching videos on my phone - I don't want to go searching the web.
@MommaBearShare You answered your own question. The printable recipes are all avilable on Rouxbe. We only have a few sample videos on Youtube as this is not the player we use on our site. Once you learn cooking basics it's not about amounts at all as you'd already know what you'd need if you're relying on technique first.
If you add mushrooms to the onions, will it turn out well or will it mess with the onion's process? I'm thinking that if you can, then you can whisk these into basically any recipe you wanted to. I always find that pre-made spaghetti is so tangy and I thought that caramelized onions would be perfect to sweeten it up!! I'm a huge mushrooms fan too though!!
@belrocksg You won't get the same level of caramelization in a non stick pan. The colour is coming from the onions sticking to the bottom and when you scrap them up or add a touch of water all the colour is going into your onions.
@imsotired247 Sound is such an important indicator when cooking and we pay close attention to capturing the best sound on set as possible. Thanks for noticing.
We also have a video that teaches you how to heat a pan properly. Seeing our video off Rouxbe.com without the supporting tip videos can lead to problems.
Around 50 seconds you mention "Preheat bottom heavy pan at high heat" then add oil. I did this. I then had a BLAZING INFERNO of a grease fire on my hands!!! I suppose my pan wasn't 'bottom heavy' enough, but you should mentions NOT TO USE HIGH HEAT on a large skillet or pan.
Just watching this, it looks like it smells good. I want to go make some for no reason now...
TheAcriNom 2 days ago
Whenever I caramelize onions, they just end up getting really soggy without the golden brown finish. I use oil+butter and then add salt thats it. What am I doing wrong? I start off in high heat then lower it to medium-low.
hanphilip 1 month ago
@hanphilip Once uncovered and the heat is reduced it's all about taking your time. I usually keep a cup with water near by to add a few drops now and then to scrape up any brown bits from the pan. The end result takes me on my electric stove nearly an hour which is longer then we took over the flame in this video.
rouxbe 1 month ago
@hanphilip I have the same problem. I tried making them for the first time today, and they pretty much just ended up as bitter mush instead of sweet, soft strands.
Supermassively 2 weeks ago
It would have been nice if you mentioned the quantities. Also, instead of just "add the oil", perhaps say what kind. I'm sure I could find it on your website if I looked hard enough, but I am just watching videos on my phone - I don't want to go searching the web.
MommaBearShare 3 months ago
@MommaBearShare You answered your own question. The printable recipes are all avilable on Rouxbe. We only have a few sample videos on Youtube as this is not the player we use on our site. Once you learn cooking basics it's not about amounts at all as you'd already know what you'd need if you're relying on technique first.
rouxbe 2 months ago 2
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marlondx23 1 month ago
If you add mushrooms to the onions, will it turn out well or will it mess with the onion's process? I'm thinking that if you can, then you can whisk these into basically any recipe you wanted to. I always find that pre-made spaghetti is so tangy and I thought that caramelized onions would be perfect to sweeten it up!! I'm a huge mushrooms fan too though!!
sonogramgrl 3 months ago
@sonogramgrl Mmm, I just thought about them over hashbrowns...
sonogramgrl 3 months ago
Now that's how you caramelize onions! Best steak topping you can ask for.
infamousmonster 6 months ago 5
@infamousmonster I love these on burgers too. I try to always have some in the fridge.
rouxbe 6 months ago
@rouxbe will this work in a none stick pan? ive never let them cook for 45 minutes but I feel like I get nowhere!
belrocksg 4 months ago
@belrocksg You won't get the same level of caramelization in a non stick pan. The colour is coming from the onions sticking to the bottom and when you scrap them up or add a touch of water all the colour is going into your onions.
rouxbe 4 months ago
I put these on a homemade pizza over goat cheese, divine, thank you!
heidishoshana 8 months ago
@heidishoshana I try to have some on hand as often as possible. The opportunities are endless if you know they are in the fridge.
rouxbe 8 months ago
@rouxbe great tip! i'm probably going to be making a french onion soup soon and will need a lot!
heidishoshana 8 months ago
@heidishoshana We have a good text recipe for French Onion soup on Rouxbe.
rouxbe.com/recipes/2370
rouxbe 7 months ago
this is so yummy, i had heard of caramelized onions but didn't know they were so easy to make (:
lolbethanyxx 8 months ago 2
@lolbethanyxx Dead simple and such a great item to have on hand to enhance so many dishes.
rouxbe 8 months ago
i love the sound quality! i love the sound of the onions being chopped!
imsotired247 8 months ago 9
@imsotired247 Sound is such an important indicator when cooking and we pay close attention to capturing the best sound on set as possible. Thanks for noticing.
rouxbe 8 months ago 5
@imsotired247 Ya, it's probably one of the highest quality videos on youtube!!
sonogramgrl 3 months ago
the voice sounds like the woman that gives you tips in sonic adventure
WhenLinkAttacks 9 months ago
We also have a video that teaches you how to heat a pan properly. Seeing our video off Rouxbe.com without the supporting tip videos can lead to problems.
rouxbe 11 months ago
Around 50 seconds you mention "Preheat bottom heavy pan at high heat" then add oil. I did this. I then had a BLAZING INFERNO of a grease fire on my hands!!! I suppose my pan wasn't 'bottom heavy' enough, but you should mentions NOT TO USE HIGH HEAT on a large skillet or pan.
tasuki199 11 months ago
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