Rr'S Caramelized Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 lbs onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
2 teaspoons sugar

Preparation

In a large skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions, the salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the sugar and cook, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan frequently, until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes.