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Baked onions not only taste much sweeter, but also have a multitude of health benefits. Eating onions regularly will help prevent cancer and improve bronchitis. If you incorporate onions to improve the flavor of your dish and enhance your health, you can follow this onion baking guide below:

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Prepare the Grill and the Ingredients

1. 

   Rinse the grill. You need to clean the grill before serving, especially if you want to place the onions directly on the grill. Besides, using a clean grill will make the food more delicious.
   • To clean the grill, pour some vegetable oil on a paper towel to wipe each grill. Or you can pour oil directly onto the blister and use a spatula or other tools to remove scale, rust if necessary.
   • Some grills have a "clean" setting. If the above methods are not effective enough, you can use this grill mode (if available).

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   After cleaning, spray some oil on the grill to prevent stickiness. The oil not only helps clean the grill, but also prevents the food from sticking to it. Make sure you do this before Turn on the oven, otherwise the oil will dry out.
   • Any oil can be used. Since this oil isn't for baking onions, you can use inexpensive vegetable oil.

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   Decide whether to use foil, a baking basket, a baking tray, or a skewer. Using a utensil when baking sliced ​​onions is the easiest way to cook the onion evenly on both sides and not fall into the grill's slot. You can use foil, a baking basket, a baking tray or a skewer.
   • Or you can just put a piece of foil over the grill and puncture a hole to drain the heat.
   • If you are using a skewer, soak it first in water so it doesn't catch on fire.

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   If you don't have the tools above, it's best to bake large slices or whole onions. However, it's easier to grill large round onions because if you cook them whole, they won't avoid them evenly cooked.

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   Decide which ingredients to spread on the onions. Olive oil, salt, pepper, or a mix of your favorite seasonings can all be used to spread onions. Some people also like to use butter and beef broth. Whether you roast the onions sliced ​​or whole, you can spread the following suggestions:
   • Mustard honey
   • Balsamic vinegar
   • BBQ sauce
   • Worcestershire sauce
   • Spice marinated steak
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Part 2 of 3: Grilling Sliced ​​Onions or Sliced ​​Wedges

1. 

   Find large, probably onions from the store. Vidalia onion is chosen by many people for its size and taste. In addition, the sweet onion is the most popular, while pilgrimage is also quite popular.
   • As long as the bulb is big and fresh, any type of onion can be baked. If roasted whole, choose balanced bulbs so that onions are cooked evenly.

2. 

   Cut off the stalk and peel. Peel off the soft, dry crust. Observe the onions inside for wilting or deterioration and remove if necessary.Be careful not to peel too much of the flesh.

3. 

   Cut the onion. To cut the onion into slices, hold the tip of the roots and lay the onion on its side on the cutting board. The hands and the roots should be level with the cutting board. Cut the onion into slices about 1.5 cm thick.
   • To make a wedge-shaped shape, don't cut the onion from top to bottom. Cut out the wedge blocks. Onions should be cut into wedges 2.5 cm wide and of moderate size (into 4-6 cubes).
   • The above two are just a suggestion. You can cut the onions into slices or blocks of any desired thickness. However, it should be noted that the smaller the onion slice, the easier it will fall into the grill's slot. So, if you cut the onions into small pieces, use extra tools to prevent them from falling into the slot.

4. 

   Spread olive oil and spices over onion slices. You can use any seasoning you like like salt, pepper or garlic powder. Or you could use the spices suggested above, but olive oil, salt and pepper are the most basic. Also, be careful to spread both sides of the onion slice.

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   Heat the grill to medium heat. Place the onion slices directly on the grill. You can also use a baking basket or foil tent if you want. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until dark spots appear on onion slices. Thick and large onions will need to bake for about 7 minutes.
   • To make a foil tent, simply place a few slices of onion on a piece of paper. Then, fold the two long edges of the paper so that it covers the onion slices, then roll the edges tightly.
   • Skewers are the easiest wedge-shaped onion grill to keep the wedges apart. You need to soak the skewers in water before using them to avoid catching fire.

6. 

   Use a tongs to flip the onion slices. Then continue baking for another 3-5 minutes or until dark spots appear on the onion slices. At this point, you can add seasoning or sprinkle with olive oil if desired.
   • Taste the onions. Take a bite to see if the onions are soft but still retain some of the original crunch, while also having a brown outer skin. If so, the onions have been properly baked.

7. 

   Remove the onions from the grill and enjoy. Grilled onions by themselves are a delicious side dish, but you can also add grilled onions to salsa, sauces, baked beans, curry and other vegetable dishes. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Grilling Whole Onions

1. 

   Peel off the soft, dry crust. Observe the onions inside for wilting or deterioration and remove if necessary. Continue peeling to the standard onion layer you want.
   • Keep the root tip of the onion in place. The roots will support the onion.

2. 

   Cut the onion. Cut off the top 1/3 of the onion. Next, you need to cut off the onion core by piercing the knife into one corner of the core. Take care not to pierce the knife all the way to the bottom (otherwise the onion will not be intact). Continue through the knife around the core until the core can be removed with the base of the bulb intact.
   • From the core, cut out the onion layers with a knife, but not the outermost layer. This step will allow the spices to penetrate evenly into each layer of onion.
   • Or you can use the tip of a knife and poke a small hole around the center of the onion. Instead of adding spices to the core, fill these small holes.

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   Seasoning as you like. Most people use butter or olive oil as their base seasoning. After that, you can add your favorite seasoning like salt, pepper, garlic powder or the suggestions above.
   • Combine herbs and commercial spices or seasonings (such as a steak seasoning) to bring out the natural flavor of the onion. Note that you should use sweet or savory spices depending on the dish you want to eat with grilled onions.

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   Cover the whole onion in aluminum foil. Place the onions on the grill over medium to medium heat and bake for 20-30 minutes. Only check 1-2 times to prevent the heat from escaping.
   • Some onions (and grills) require up to 45 minutes of baking. Don't worry if onions need to cook for longer than 20-30 minutes as this is normal for large onions. If you're not sure if the onions are cooked, you can cook them a little longer. Onions that are just slightly warm means not ripe.

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   Remove the onions from the grill and enjoy. Whole grilled onions are often thought of as the finished dish, and you only need to add a few salads and a slice of fresh bread. However, if you want, you can use grilled onions to cook stews, curries or other vegetable dishes. advertisement

Advice

• When preparing sliced ​​onions, don't cut off the top of the roots. Keep the tip of the roots intact so the onion is intact and easier to slice.
• This article uses Vidalia or Golden onions as an example material. However, if you are familiar with how to grill onions, you can try baking different types of onions. Each type will have a different taste and give a different feel to the dish. The most common are yellow, white, red, and purple onions and can be purchased at grocery stores.
• If the grill surface has large slots or if the slices of onions are easy to get through, use a baking basket to bake the sliced ​​onions. To make a baking basket, fold the foil in half and then erect the edge to form the edge of the basket about 2.5 cm high. Next, fold the four corners of the basket down and twist it tight. Place the sliced ​​onions in the basket and place on the grill.
• The longer the onion is baked, the softer it will be. Therefore, you should try baking several times and decide how long to cook for the best results.

Warning

• When slicing onions, place onions on a dry cutting board to avoid slipping. Also, you need to keep your fingers bent or bunched together and away from the blade when cutting.

What you need

• Onion
• Chopping board
• Furnace bar
• Knife
• Olive oil or butter, spices
• Tools for grabbing
• Banknote (recommended)