> "muddy cat" gmail.com> wrote in message
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>> In article <69r69uF34i1cuU1@mid.individual.net>,
>> "Viva" privacy.net> wrote:

>>> [..]
>>> Agreed! Home grilled is best. Only I put the BBQ sauce into the raw meat
>>> to
>>> give it more moisture, because lowfat meat tends to be dry. And my onions
>>> have to be caramelized, then cheese, mayo and a dab of mustard.

>> ^^^^^^^^^^^
>>
>> What's the secret? I always tend to bollox this part.
>>
>>

> To caramelize onions just cook them slowly until they lose their water and
> brown ...don't be stingy with the oil. EVOO is good, low burning
> point...butter tastes better, but burns easily. Sometimes a pinch of sugar
> will help.
>
> Just make sure to cut onion slices roughly the same size...and don't cook
> with a lid. Stir often. Once browning begins, lower the heat very low until
> they are the right color.