Things You'll Need:
- Onions
- Stove top
- Pan with lid
- Oil (such as olive oil) or butter
- Rubber spatula or spoon
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Step 1
Chop, slice or dice the onions you want to sweat, as called for in your recipe.
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Step 2
Put a thin layer of butter or oil in a non-stick pan on your stovetop. Olive oil is also a good choice.
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Step 3
Add the onions to your pan and cover with a tight fitting id.
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Step 4
Cook the onions over low heat on your stovetop.
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Step 5
Stir the onions occasionally with your rubber spoon or spatula. Place the lid back on the pan after you finish stirring.
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Step 6
Continue to cook the onions over low heat until they are translucent and have a soft texture, which will indicate that the onions are done.
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Step 7
Use your onions in the recipe.










