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Grandma's Onion Slicing Hack: Quick & Tear-Free Cooking Prep!
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Grandma's Onion Slicing Hack: Quick & Tear-Free Cooking Prep!
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Grandma's Onion Slicing Hack: Quick & Tear-Free Cooking Prep!

Discover grandma's best kitchen hack for preparing onions without tears. This simple and effective tip will change your cooking experience forever!
#Onion
#Kitchen Hack
#Cooking Tip
#Grandma's Recipe
#Easy Prep
#No Tears
Whole Onion Ready for Prep
Whole Onion Ready for Prep

Recipe Information

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Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
1m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Kitchen Hack
English
Nutrition (per serving)
40
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Onion with Top Cut Off
Onion with Top Cut Off

Ingredients

  • Large Onion
    (For demonstration purposes)

    1 piece
Servings: 1
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Onion Peeled and Scored
Onion Peeled and Scored

Instructions

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    Start by cutting off the stem end of the onion, but leave the root end intact. This helps keep the onion together while slicing.
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    Start by cutting off the stem end of the onion, but leave the root end intact. This helps keep the onion together while slicing.
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    Keeping the root end attached can minimize tear-inducing fumes.
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    Peel off the dry outer layers of the onion. Make sure to remove all papery skin for a clean cut.
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    Peel off the dry outer layers of the onion. Make sure to remove all papery skin for a clean cut.
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    A sharp knife makes peeling easier and safer.
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    Place the onion flat on the cutting board. Make several vertical cuts from the top down, stopping just before the root end, to create even strips.
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    Place the onion flat on the cutting board. Make several vertical cuts from the top down, stopping just before the root end, to create even strips.
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    Ensure cuts are evenly spaced for uniform dice later.
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    Now, make one or two horizontal cuts into the onion, again without cutting through the root end, to further prepare for dicing.
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    Now, make one or two horizontal cuts into the onion, again without cutting through the root end, to further prepare for dicing.
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    Hold the onion firmly but gently to prevent slipping.
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    Finally, dice the onion by slicing downwards, perpendicular to your initial vertical cuts. The pieces will fall away perfectly diced.
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    Step 5 visual
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    Finally, dice the onion by slicing downwards, perpendicular to your initial vertical cuts. The pieces will fall away perfectly diced.
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    This method creates consistently sized pieces, great for cooking.
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