How to Sauté Onions

So many recipes start by instructing you to sauté onions, but have you ever wondered how to do it properly? We’re showing you how.

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Once you have the hang of it, perfect sautéed onions are easy to make and will take your recipes to a new level.

INGREDIENTS

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2

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3

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4

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