Description
A simple and soothing onion boil recipe featuring yellow onions simmered with garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. This versatile dish serves as a comforting side or a flavorful base for soups, sauces, and broths.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 large yellow onions, peeled and halved
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 8 cups water
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, place the halved onions, smashed garlic, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, kosher salt, and water together.
- Bring to a Boil: Heat the pot over high heat until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes, or until the onions become very soft and translucent, infusing the water with rich flavor.
- Remove Onions: Carefully lift the softened onions out of the pot using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a serving dish.
- Optional Garnish: Drizzle the onions with olive oil or a pat of butter if desired, and sprinkle fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley to enhance aroma and presentation.
- Serve: Serve the onions warm as a comforting side dish or utilize the flavorful broth as a base for soups, sauces, or other recipes.
Notes
- This recipe makes an excellent base for onion broth or a soothing dish during cold and flu season.
- Adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice brightens the flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion half
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
