Caramelized Onion

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   Slice an onion finely.

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   Not too finely though.

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   Toss all of the ingredients into a heavy pan.

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   Turn it to somewhere around medium-low.

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   Keep an eye on it for a bit as the butter melts and the onions begin to sweat.

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   Your only goal here is to cook the onions very gently, stirring every few minutes or so, until they just melt and turn very lightly brown, very slowly.

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   It's not uncommon to finish with a little vinegar.

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   just pour in a splash and stir over heat until it's mostly evaporated.

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   as the onions cook, you can also throw in a little thyme or a chunk of star anise to add even more complexity.

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