Chopping Onions the Easy Way

By

Keeper

Now why didn't I think of that? Great tip. Thanks.

By Artlady (Guest Post)

I'm sure most people already know this, but in case some don't... After handling onions, hold a metal spoon in your hands and run cold water over them while rubbing the spoon. The smell will totally go away. Don't know how this works, but it does!

By Louise (Guest Post)

I was watching a cooking program and the "chef" commented about onions and tears. What he related was "cut the bottom off the onion first, which lets the gases escape, and you will find no more tears". I've been doing that since seeing this program and haven't had any problems with "crying" while chopping onions. Weird but it WORKS.

By Trinity Mkalio (Guest Post)

Chop onions under running cold water to block the sulfuric acids from getting to you eyeballs. Works for me.

By jean (Guest Post)

Try using a french fry cutter if you have one. It works well for coarse chpped onions.

By Jason Young (Guest Post)

I think that the best way to avoid having ones eyes water when chopping onions is to avoid breathing through ones mouth. ""

By stacy (Guest Post)

great idea i will try that. i hope it will keep me away from watery eyes! what else could you use besides a apple slicer?

By Kayray (Guest Post)

What a great idea! Thanks!!

By

Debbie52

That's a great idea! I never thought of doing that!! It would also be great to do when you need some chunks of onion for a roast.