Why You Should Cook with Savory Caramel — bonappetit.com

Count us citizens of caramel nation. For all the sweetness, caramel’s got surprising depth of flavor. It’s simple to make, and as a topping or a mix-in for everything from ice cream to brownies to hot chocolate, it can’t be beat. But it’s time we stopped thinking of caramel as just something you spoon over your dessert. It’s time to get cooking with caramel in dishes both savory and sweet. “It’s got this most classic umami flavor, it’s so easy, everybody has sugar in their cabinet, and everybody loves it,” says Anna Posey, pastry chef at Chicago’s Publican. “Do something interesting with dinner, for a change. Caramel gets looked over because people are afraid it’s so sweet, but you can make so many things with it, if you do it right.”

Read More