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Re:Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to cara... by yokaze on Sunday June 27, 2021 @03:22AM (#27649387)
Here you go: https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-brown-onions-913397

There is browning and there is caramelisation.

Re:Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to cara... by watwut on Sunday June 27, 2021 @03:31AM (#27649435)
They get brown within 10 minutes. I never cared about caramelization, but onions can change color rather fast.
Re:Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to cara... by TX0098812 on Sunday June 27, 2021 @03:48AM (#27649501)
If we just want them to change color we can do that a whole lot faster than 10 minutes. But you wouldn't like the taste. :)
Re:Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to cara... by austhrow743 on Sunday June 27, 2021 @04:14AM (#27649632)
Sure but they get brown in a tasty way in ten minutes.
Re:Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to cara... by TX0098812 on Sunday June 27, 2021 @03:50AM (#27649507)
Browning, unless we're talking about burning onions, is caramelisation. Just a small amount.
Re:Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to cara... by dragonwriter on Sunday June 27, 2021 @04:05AM (#27649583)
> Browning, unless we’re talking about burning onions, is caramelisation

No, its not. Heck, even “caramelizing” onions mostly isn’t caramelization, its Maillard-reaction browning combined with slower cooking so that the cooking is more complete, retaining less of the firm texture.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-brown-onions-913397