Caramelized Onions

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 tablespoon

In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring every so often, until they start to soften, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, sprinkle the onions with a little salt, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are richly browned, 30–45 minutes. If the onions start to get too dark, reduce the heat to low, and if they dry ou