Caramelizing onions takes a bunch of time to get that sweet flavor and deep color.
Typicalshortcutsstill take valuable space on your stove.
Alton Brown shares his secret for doing it in the microwave.
If you just pop a plate of onions in the microwave, they’re not going to brown.
He adds some brown sugar along with some butter for color and flavor.
He also adds some baking soda, whichspeeds up the browning process on the stoveas well.
How to Make Caramelized Onions in the Microwave| Alton Brown
