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The Best Kind Of Skillet For Foolproof Caramelized Onions
BY CATHERINE NYORANI
Patience and technique are requirements for achieving the perfect caramelized onions, but selecting the best skillet is equally important for a foolproof cooking process.
Having a big surface area plays a large factor in the caramelization process, so you will want to get a skillet that is wider rather than deep.
Another reason to avoid the tall-sided pans is to allow you more room to access the onions and stir them easily, which you'll be doing regularly as the onions cook.
This is why a cast iron skillet, renowned for its impressive heat retention, offers a splendid canvas for caramelization.
Its naturally non-stick and seasoned surface prevents burning but still allows the formation of fond, which are those delightful brown bits.
Stainless steel skillets are also a great option because they offer a quick response to changes in heat and develop fond much faster than their cast iron counterpart.