Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: peel the onions and pierce each one with a sharp tines of a small fork. cover with salted water and boil for 15 minutes or until tender. drain and dry on a paper towel for thirty minutes, turning occassionally. heat the butter in a skillet. add the sugar and cook 1 minute. toss the onions in mixture until well coated on all sides. place in a shallow baking-serving dish and bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes. serve as a garnish or in the baking dish.

Target recipe: heat the butter in a large heavy skillet until it is foaming. add the onion quarters in quantities that fit easily in the pan. toss the onions over moderate heat until well coated on all sides. transfer to a shallow baking dish. sprinkle the onions with salt and pepper. bake in a preheated 350 degree f oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, turning the onion every 20 minutes during roasting.