Make This Onion Concentrate in Your Instant Pot and Add It to Everything

Slice your onions super thin using a mandolin or sharp knife, and add a tablespoon of olive oil to the Instant Pot insert. Press the “Saute” button, and adjust the heat to “Low” using the “Adjust” button. Add the onions, season them with salt, and give it all a good stir. Let the onions caramelize, stirring them every once in a while, then add a pinch of sugar and give it another stir.

Let the onions cook for just a couple more minutes then deglaze the insert with water or stock, scraping the bottom to get all the little burnt bits. Seal the Instant Pot and make sure the release valve is set to “Sealing,” then press “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” and adjust the time to 35 minutes using the “+” and “-” buttons. After the cooking time has elapsed, release the pressure manually, let the soupy, barely-holding-their-form onions cool for a bit, then transfer them to little jars or an ice cube tray.

Store the concentrate either in the fridge or—if you’re using ice cube trays—the freezer. Add the stuff to your dishes by the cube or spoonful, instantly boosting the oniony flavor without having shedding any tears.