Yes, caramelized onions should be naturally gluten free. However, so few people take the time to make this wonderful ingredient. There is a world of difference between a raw onion (crunchy, pungent, peppery flavor and watering eyes) and caramelized onions (soft, sweet, buttery, rich and slightly nutty). Caramelized onions are quite easy to make - they just require three ingredients, time and a little patience. We are not talking about quick, high heat browning of onions (think fajitas) where the outside is charred and the inside still has that pungent punch. We are looking for a tender onion with a sweet flavor. This recipe presumes a little cooking know-how on your part, but just dive in.
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