Uncover, reduce heat to medium-high, and use rubber
spatula to gently press onions into sides and bottom of
skillet. Cook, without stirring onions, for 30 seconds. Stir onions, scraping fond from
skillet, then gently press onions into sides and bottom of
skillet again. Repeat pressing, cooking, and stirring until onions are softened, well browned, and slightly sticky, 15 to 20 minutes.