onion
Taste Profile
Primary Flavor
pungent
Intensity
strong
Flavor Notes
Pairs Well With
Cooking Behavior
Onions contain sugars that caramelize when cooked slowly, transforming from sharp and pungent to sweet and mellow. High heat produces browning and char; low heat over 45+ minutes yields deep caramelization.
Best Techniques
Common Mistakes
- Rushing caramelization with too-high heat
- Cutting unevenly leading to inconsistent cooking
- Not salting early to draw out moisture