Best 9 Caramelized Onions With Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Caramelized onions are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. When combined with barbecue sauce, they create a sweet and savory flavor that is perfect for grilled meats, sandwiches, and burgers. This article will provide you with the best recipe for caramelized onions with barbecue sauce, so that you can enjoy this delicious combination at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMELIZED ONION - BBQ



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Great onions that go with anything that is grilled on the BBQ. A TV chef did this once and it has been a family faviorite since. Only problem is I have never measured ingredients - so adjust to suit your own taste! Also great on a sausage sandwich.

Provided by sams1

Categories     Onions

Time 7m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 onions, sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
oil

Steps:

  • Cook onions on BBQ plate until soft, using oil to prevent sticking.
  • Just prior to serving mix through brown sugar and balsamic vinegar until sugar dissolves and oniobs are "caramalised".
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.6, Protein 0.7

CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Onion     Sauté     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 adult-size servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup canned beef broth
1/2 cup purchased barbecue sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt and pepper; cook until onions begin to brown, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add broth, barbecue sauce and vinegar. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before serving.)

CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced onions
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until caramelized. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and using a hand-held blender, puree until smooth. Strain through a sieve and cool completely. Taste, and reseason if necessary.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS ON THE GRILL



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These are absolutely melt in your mouth delicious! You can make them on the grill or in the oven. Even friends of ours that don't care for onions loved these! I would recommend that you use 1 large onion for every 2 people. Some people want one whole onion to themselves so you might want to make some extra! They are also good heated up the next day but we rarely have any extra!

Provided by The Dahl House

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, peeled and cut into large wedges
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 pinch garlic salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Place the onion wedges on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Dot with butter, then sprinkle with bouillon, garlic salt, and pepper to taste. Fold the aluminum foil into a packet, leaving only a small hole at the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Place packet on preheated grill, and cook until the onions have softened, and cooked to a deep, rich brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the temperature of the grill. Stir the onions after the first 30 minutes, or as needed to keep from burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 473.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

SWEET AND SPICY CARAMELIZED ONION & BBQ GRILLED CHEESE



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Carmelized onions, barbecue sauce and 2 cheeses between toasty bread slices. Adapted from Ring Finger Tan Line's blog.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices ciabatta, italian or 8 slices challah
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese or 4 slices other spicy cheese
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons softened butter, divided
2 -4 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and stir occasionally until color changes to slightly brown and taste is sweet, about 10-15 minutes. Remove onions from skillet and set aside.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter onto one side of each slice of bread.
  • Divide barbecue sauce evenly among 4 of the slices and spread evenly opposite the butter side. Lay cheddar cheese on top of sauce. Divide caramelized onion among the sandwiches, then top with pepper jack. Finish assembly by placing remaining bread slices on top. The butter sides of the bread should both be on the outside of the sandwiches.
  • Place 2 sandwiches in the skillet and cook sandwiches two at a time, flipping when bread is golden brown on one side and cheese begins to melt. If cheese is not melting quickly enough, place a lid over the pan or use a heavy skillet to place on top and press the sandwiches down.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 465, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 14.3

BARBECUED TRI-TIP WITH CARAMELIZED RED ONIONS



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Categories     Beef     Onion     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Chive     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Caramelized red onions
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds red onions (about 4 medium), halved, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Tri-tip
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound beef loin tri-tip roasts, trimmed of all but 1/4 inch of fat
2 tablespoons olive oil
Red Wine Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • For caramelized red onions:
  • Melt butter with olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.) Stir in chives.
  • For tri-tip:
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Mix garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Brush both sides of tri-tips with oil and sprinkle with garlic-powder mixture, pressing to adhere. Grill tri-tips 5 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-low, or if using charcoal grill, move meat to cooler side of grill. Cover and grill until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare, brushing with barbecue sauce and turning every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes longer.
  • Transfer tri-tips to work surface; let stand 10 minutes. Cut meat crosswise into very thin slices; arrange on platter. Surround with caramelized onions and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     condiments, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds (about 5 large) Spanish onions, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves
1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a large heavy kettle over medium heat and heat the oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are greatly reduced in volume and golden in color, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. (Lower the heat toward the end of cooking if the onions stick to the bottom of the pot.)
  • Add the wine, thyme and walnuts to the pan and continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grilled meat, fish or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1227 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

CARAMELIZED ONION-BACON BURGERS



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These juicy, flavorful burgers feature a nice tang with the barbecue sauce on top. They're always a hit at get-togethers. -Jordan Mason, Brookville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1 pound ground beef
4 bacon strips, halved
1 large sweet onion, sliced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place 1/3 cup barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Crumble beef over barbecue sauce and mix well. Shape into four patties., In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. In another skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., Spread buns with remaining butter; set aside. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted., Place buns, cut side down, on grill for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Spread buns with barbecue sauce; serve burgers on buns with onion and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 calories, Fat 40g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CARAMELIZED ONION-BBQ PORK RIBS RECIPE



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Treat your guests well with our Caramelized Onion-BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe. Caramelized onions pair beautifully with barbecue sauce in this pork ribs recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lb. pork baby back ribs
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup KRAFT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450ºF.
  • Line roasting pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Place ribs in prepared pan; brush both sides of ribs with dressing. Bake 20 min.
  • Reduce oven to 300ºF. Top ribs with onions; cover with additional foil.
  • Bake 2 hours or until ribs are tender. Transfer ribs to cutting board, reserving sauce in pan. Pour reserved sauce through strainer; discard strained liquid. Reserve strained onions for later use. Return ribs to foil-lined pan.
  • Increase oven to 450ºF. Mix barbecue sauce and mustard until blended; spoon over ribs. Top with reserved onions. Bake, uncovered, 25 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 25 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Yellow onions are the most common type used for caramelized onions, but you can also use white or red onions. Avoid using sweet onions, as they tend to release too much liquid and can become mushy.
  • Slice the onions thinly: The thinner you slice the onions, the quicker they will caramelize. Use a sharp knife and make sure the slices are uniform in thickness.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the onions from burning.
  • Cook the onions slowly and patiently: Caramelizing onions takes time. Cook them over low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don't rush the process, or the onions will not develop their full flavor.
  • Add a little bit of sugar or balsamic vinegar: This will help to speed up the caramelization process and give the onions a richer flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the onions will not cook evenly. Cook the onions in batches if necessary.
  • Season the onions to taste: Once the onions are caramelized, season them with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. You can also add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Caramelized onions are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from burgers and sandwiches to pizzas and salads. They add a sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavor to any dish. With a little patience, you can easily make caramelized onions at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be rewarded with delicious, flavorful onions that will elevate any dish.

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