Sore Throat Remedy – Caramelized Onions with Eggs + Olive Oil

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Caramelized onions are an amazing supporting food because they are high in vitamin C, calcium, quercetin, and sulfur. This supports the immune system, and it can be especially helpful for sore throats. 

I am using a mixture of butter and lard. Different fats have different ratios of fat soluable vitamins so it’s a good idea in your general consumption of fats to vary what you eat. I’ve found I like the flavor of lard and butter together. Grass fed lard is very high in vitamin D which is very helpful when your immune system is working hard. 

This sore throat recipe comes from Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride as support for people on the GAPS Diet. However, anyone can use this delicious remedy to assist their body during illness.

You want to use a lot of animal fat with this recipe! I like both butter or lard, so whatever you happen to have on hand is ok. The fat is also great while you’re sick. Make sure you add enough salt for the added minerals, which is also very important when you’re ill.

Ingredients:

  • 2-4 Tbsp Fat of Your Choice Per Onion
  • Onion (1 Per Person)
  • 2 Eggs
  • High Quality Olive Oil
  • Salt (The amount of salt will vary if you’re using salted butter or unsalted lard.)

Directions:

Slice the ends of your onion and peel. Put the peels and “extras” into a bag for use in stock later.

Cut the onion in half. Then cut into half again.

Slice the onion so long strips form.

Start your pan heating on medium high and add the fat of your choice. Heating your pan before your onion is sliced will result in a pan that is too hot.

Add your onions to the pan. Stir to coat in the fat.

Add a lid to the pan. Turn the heat down to low-medium. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes. 

Cook onions over medium heat, stirring every few minutes.

When they are nearing translucency (about 25 ish minutes) add a little salt if you are not using salted butter. Even if you are using salted butter, adding a little extra salt will help them break down. 

Once the onion is done, remove it from the pan, leaving the fat behind.

Add two eggs to the pan. Cook until the whites are firm but the yolks are runny.

Top the onions with the eggs. 

Drizzle with olive oil.

Caramelized Onions with Eggs + Olive Oil

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Author: Amy Mihaly, Be Well Clinic
A great sore throat remedy!

Ingredients

  • 2-4 Tbsp Fat of Your Choice Per Onion
  • Onion (1 Per Person)
  • 2 Eggs
  • High Quality Olive Oil
  • Salt (The amount of salt will vary if you’re using salted butter or unsalted lard.)

Instructions

  1. Slice the ends of your onion and peel. Put the peels and “extras” into a bag for use in stock later.
  2. Cut the onion in half. Then cut into half again.
  3. Slice the onion so long strips form.
  4. Start your pan heating on medium high and add the fat of your choice. Heating your pan before your onion is sliced will result in a pan that is too hot.
  5. Add your onions to the pan. Stir to coat in the fat.
  6. Add a lid to the pan. Turn the heat down to low-medium. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Cook onions over medium heat, stirring every few minutes.
  8. When they are nearing translucency (about 25 ish minutes) add a little salt if you are not using salted butter. Even if you are using salted butter, adding a little extra salt will help them break down.
  9. Once the onion is done, remove it from the pan, leaving the fat behind.
  10. Add two eggs to the pan. Cook until the whites are firm but the yolks are runny.
  11. Top the onions with the eggs.
  12. Drizzle with olive oil.
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