Add A Cup Of This Unexpected Liquid For Better Caramelized Onions

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Caramelized onions are a culinary miracle that adds a fantastic flavor to a variety of dishes. This gooey gold adds a sweet punch to burgers, grilled cheeses, soups, and more, and can be made overnight to avoid the long wait it takes for caramelization. If you're anything like us, even thinking about French onion soup is getting your mouth watering, but before you head to the stovetop, consider adding this to your onions: Coca-Cola.

Yep, you heard that right. Adding Coca-Cola, or really any dark soda, helps the onions caramelize faster as they soak up the sugar from the sweet drink, similar to adding brown sugar. You also get the added bonus of Coke's flavor, creating a sweet and savory mixture with a hint of that famously unknown Coca-Cola recipe's taste. Just add a cup of Coca-Cola once the onions are translucent and cook until almost all of the liquid is gone, which should take 15 to 20 minutes. The result is a very versatile, very delicious topping that goes well with just about anything.

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