What's the *secret* to chopping onions W/O crying/dying?
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Do you think gluten free bread will work?0
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It never bothers me... because I don't use onions. I prefer garlic, and buy a huge jar of it pre-minced.0
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Take a knife skills class! A sharp knife and a quick purposeful hand at chopping them limits the onion juice in the air.0
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The bread trick works. Also, what looks cooler than standing in the kitchen, holding a knife with a piece of bread hanging out of your mouth? Double win!
I was imagining a bite-sized piece of white bread, being held IN your mouth, and could NOT figure it out..........0 -
If you hold a match in your mouth, (bite down on it with the end you light facing out), it keeps your eyes from being irritated! DO NOT LIGHT THE MATCH THOUGH!!!0
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The bread trick works. Also, what looks cooler than standing in the kitchen, holding a knife with a piece of bread hanging out of your mouth? Double win!
I was imagining a bite-sized piece of white bread, being held IN your mouth, and could NOT figure it out..........0 -
I've heard that you can chop them underwater, but I've never chopped onions.0
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The bread doesn't work for me somehow. I light a match beside the onion before cutting into it.
Or, use one of these:
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I use only Vidalia or Sweet Peru onions. No tears.0
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Slap chop!
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I use my Pampered Chef Food Chopper.0
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Two things that I do that always work:
1. Keep them in the veggie crisper of your fridge.
2. If the above doesn't work, hold a match with your teeth, the red end out.
No clue why these work, but they always do!0 -
i've been told to put lemon juice on the blade.
also, have been told to put vinegar on the cutting board.0 -
I was told by my granny not to talk and to keep my mouth shut!
I do know a trick though, if you find the smell of onion lingers on your hands after chopping, do not wash your hands in warm water. It never gets rid of the smell. You must wash them in cold water! Smelly onion hands begone! Works every time!0 -
i love onions...
1. (easiest) go to your grocers freezer and find the chopped frozen onions... works great but stinks up the freezer even through 2 plastic bags....
2. when you buy it, take the outside of it off and put it in a plastic bag in the fridge. when you are ready to use it chop like normal but stand straight so your face isn't over the onion and keep your mouth closed. (if its still a powerful onion reduce breathing if possible lol )
I am very sensitive to the onions, my husband can be cutting them in the kitchen and i am across the house and i will tear up, but since I've done one of these two things I've only had mild irritation and i don't have to wait for someone to cut them for me.0 -
Mrs Bully knows the secret! I read an article a few years ago that said to wear sunglasses or goggles while chopping onions. I tried and wouldn't touch an onion without it. Lol When people walk in the kitchen and see me with glasses on they die laughing...
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If it gets really bad I bend down under the bench so that my eyes aren't up above the onions, it does actually help!0
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I use my Pampered Chef Food Chopper.0
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Have the onions chilled and if no time to do this place a lit candle on the counter by where your cutting.....good luck !!0
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Once you take the outer layer of skin off, hold the onion under cold running water for a minute or two, and that usually stops it.0
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