Storing onions in the freezer is a good way to preserve them before they go bad or start to put out green shoots, and makes cooking with them quick and easy. This is a guide about freezing onions.
What to do with all those bulk onions? I almost always buy my onions in the 3 lb. bags, but used to end up on the losing end when half of them went bad. I've found a solution to that!
I dice up all the onions that I'm not going to use right away and put 2/3 cup of the chopped onions into ziplock bags. These bags go into the freezer until the onions are needed. I make a lot of soups and gumbos so the slightly limp texture is fine, and the taste is the same as fresh.
This also works for celery and bell peppers!
By Ann B. from New Orleans, LA
Can you freeze onion?
Hardiness Zone: 7a
By Franco from Fayetteville, AR
By pattycares
02/02/2011
This is great information! I'm glad you asked the question! I'll start freezing my onions from now on! Thanks everyone!
I recently received about 10 pounds of red onions and am looking for ways to use them up or save them. My mom said they don't freeze well... anyone have any luck with this?
Thanks,
Shan
How do you freeze onions?
By Karen
By Deeli
12/19/2011
Ditto with what Lilac says :-) Just be sure to pat them dry after cutting and remove as much air as possible from the freezer bags to help prevent freezer burn.
Can I freeze onions?
By Frank
By jadrey
08/08/2011
Hi,
Yes, We freeze onions. Dice them or quarter them and freeze on a cookie sheet. When frozen, seal in a plastic bag. I usually double bag or wrap them to be sure they contain the smell.
Judy
What effect does it have on onions to freeze them when they are fresh?
By Jo Ann M
By Wynter
02/11/2012
In my experience, they get kind of mushy when they're thawed, so not good to use in a recipe that needs fresh, crisp onions. I've had great success in pre-dicing them and then throwing them in the pan to carmelize for use in recipe that calls for that sort of thing (chili, soups, casseroles, etc...).
Is cutting up onion and keeping it frozen carcinogenic or safe?
By zozo
By The Swan 223
09/20/2011
I do it all the time, especially when onions are on sale. I use them for cooking only.
If you like cooking with chopped or diced onions but don't like spending extra money buying prepared onions, try making your own.
Bulb onions store well in a cool, dry place. Freezing is usually not recommended since onions change flavor when frozen.
Can you freeze onions or will they last chopped in a container in the refrigerator for a week?
I buy onion in 5 pounds or more. I prep all the onions at the same time to avoid wasting any of it. I peel them, quarter them, then toss into my blender to puree them. I use the zip lock snack size bags to measure out what one small/medium onion would be.
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