Caramelized onions in pan
This Is The Best Pan For Caramelizing Onions

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By EMMY SCHNEIDER-GREEN

Caramelized onions in cast iron skillet
When it comes to caramelized onions, the pan you cook them in plays a crucial role. A well-seasoned, slick cast iron skillet works best to achieve a soft, sweetened pile of onions.
Cast iron skillet on a wooden surface
The well-sized cast iron skillet can handle piles of onions, cook them evenly with uniform heat distribution, and allow for a layer of fond to stick to it, which is important.
Caramelized onions on plate
Fond refers to the jammy, sticky, browned bits that become glazed onto the pan’s bottom. Scraping it and working it into the onions as they cook yields an extra caramelized flavor.
Non-stick pan with wooden handle
Unlike cast iron skillets, non-stick skillets don't allow fond to develop and stick to their surfaces. Plus, vigorous scraping isn't something you can do with a Teflon-coated pan.