Fried onion 500g pack of 12 jars

25.00€ IVA incluido

Prepared in Murcia with the finest local and national ingredients. Its flavor and texture—achieved through an ultra-fine cut—make it a kitchen essential. Free from preservatives, gluten-free, and suitable for vegans. What’s the secret? You’ll have to try it to find out…

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Net weight: 420 g

Onion (90.1%), olive oil (4%), acidifier: citric acid, salt, sugar, antioxidant: ascorbic acid, modified corn starch.

Vegan

Gluten-free

Made with olive oil

Traditional cooking

Did you know onion is a staple ingredient in almost every Mediterranean recipe? It’s versatile and can be prepared in countless ways—but we love it best when it’s fried. That’s why we’ve made it part of our gourmet preserves line. Thanks to its super-fine cut and light sauté in olive oil, our fried onion in preserve form will surprise you with its richness and depth—without the tears.

Say goodbye to slicing onions at home. Our fried onion is fully cooked, ready to use, and incredibly convenient. Its ideal texture makes it a perfect companion for sauces, stews, and much more. Plus, it retains all the nutritional properties of its star ingredient: the humble onion.

Cooking doesn’t strip away its essence or nutrients—just the tears. It’s low in calories, rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and ideal for a balanced diet. Thanks to our method of preservation, it lasts in your pantry and is always ready when you need it most.

Buy gourmet fried onion – Nicola takes your cooking up a notch

Using only top-quality onions freshly harvested from Murcia, we preserve their deep, traditional flavor. Like all our products, our precision-cut and slow-cooked method is the key to excellence. We consider our fried onion a gourmet product that will elevate your dishes to a new level. Preservative-free, gluten-free, made with olive oil, and vegan. What more could you ask for?

How we make our fried onion

As its name suggests, the recipe is simple—but the difference is in the care. Onion can burn easily, so we fry it slowly at a low temperature to maintain texture and flavor. Controlling the cooking process is everything.

Ingredients

The main ingredient is onion. Lots of it—fresh from the Murcian countryside. Add olive oil, salt, and of course, a generous helping of care and attention. All national produce, resulting in one of our standout gourmet preserves.

Preparation

This is the part most home cooks dread. At Conservas Nicola, we save you time and hassle—so you can focus on what really matters. We peel the onions, remove imperfections, and finely slice them to create a silky texture that blends seamlessly into your dishes. Then we slow-fry them with patience and care. One taste and you won’t want to cook without it.

Preserving the goodness

Once cooked and rested, we seal our fried onion using state-of-the-art vacuum technology. This ensures freshness and shelf life, even without preservatives. Once opened, store in the fridge to keep it fresh a few more days. It’s a perfect ingredient to enrich any dish.

Tips for the perfect fried onion

As with any heirloom recipe, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve. Great sauces and sautés need time to bring out their best. Our secret? Low heat, long cook time. That’s how the onion softens, sweetens, and becomes utterly irresistible. That’s why Nicola’s fried onion is your shortcut to gourmet.

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of fried onion?

Onions are naturally diuretic and rich in vitamins B, E, and C. They’re low in fat, high in fiber, and packed with minerals like potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. Cooking them preserves all of this.

How long does it keep once opened?

Unlike other preserves, fried onion lasts 2–3 days in the fridge after opening. Beyond that, it may lose flavor or spoil. Always store in a sealed container.

What does it mean to caramelize onion?

Caramelizing onion means cooking it slowly so its water and natural sugars reduce and combine, giving it a sweet, deep flavor and golden color. Adding sugar is another method, but less healthy.

What happens when you fry onion?

Frying reduces the onion’s water content, concentrating flavor and sweetness. The nutrients remain, so you get all the natural health benefits in a new, rich texture.

How long does whole onion last?

Stored in a dry, dark, well-ventilated place, whole onions last 2–3 months. Preserved fried onion lasts much longer unopened.

Why does onion taste sweet after cooking?

Onions contain natural sugars that intensify as water evaporates during cooking—creating that sweet, mellow flavor we all love.

Is eating onion good for you?

Absolutely. It has detoxifying and antiviral properties, and it supports digestion and immunity. It’s one of the healthiest staples in your kitchen.

How should I store onions at home?

Keep them outside of plastic, in a cool, dry pantry with good air circulation. No humidity, no direct light, no closed containers.