| "Minced" onions??
Posted: 8/18/2009 8:18:01 PM | Hi... I think it would be so convenient to have a jar of minced onions in my 'fridge ... like the jar of minced garlic I have.
How would one go about doing this, any idea? Seems that preservatives would be needed....?
I like to use fresh garlic and onion but occasionally either I'm out or in too big of a hurry so the garlic is good to have on hand. I'd like to have the same option with onion. Any ideas?
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/18/2009 8:41:35 PM | | A few grocery stores near me sell minced onions in jars - same section as the minced garlic. I always have fresh onions and garlic in the kitchen so when I need them it's just as easy to throw some in the mini food processor and give them a few pulses. | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/18/2009 11:21:44 PM | If you don't want to buy the commercially dried minced onions you can make your own.
IF you have a dehydrator: Coarse mince an onion, toss with a pinch of salt and spread the bits on a dehydrator process until dry. Put it up in jars and keep out of the heat and direct light.
You can also use your oven to dry the onion- same as above, coarse mince onions, toss with a pinch of salt, spread on a parchment-lined tray, into a 150*F oven with the door open until dry. In my oven dehydrating anything this way takes overnight, about 10 hours, to finish.
You'll yield less than 1/4 of what you start with, so plan accordingly.
You can reconstitute the dried onion with water, wine, or a light oil to use in recipes. | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 12:17:34 AM | I also freeze fresh onions... peel, slice and place in freezer bags and when needed for cooking take out what is required and refreeze rest.
As per other posts all good handy hints.. - we have supermarkets in Oz where you can buy jars onions also...pity your not coming down under ! | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 8:00:00 AM | I'd follow a pevious suggestion of freezing them... if you chop and freeze first in a single layer on parchment paper on a cookie sheet, then you could put in a bag or container and take what you need when you need it.
you may be able to do what they do with the garlic, but I'd start with I cup quantities to make sure it does not go rancid or furry... just chop your onion and put in a container... cover with oil.
make sure it is stored in the fridge | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 2:29:03 PM | I've bot chopped onions in the freezer section at the grocery store ... which is nearly what you're asking about ... I haven't found them lately, tho ...
I liked the idea of slicing or chopping onions and freezing them in a single layer ... thanks! good idea!
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 6:58:12 PM | That minced garlic in a jar is awful!!!
I would imagine onion would be too.
You can buy it frozen like Molly said. It's really good actually.
If you have heaps of onions, chop it all up and saute in a little oil very quickly, then freeze! | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 7:04:57 PM | Gee who knew that onions could be frozen? I just bought 50 lbs of sweet white ones today. I know, I sound like a nut! lol..But summer time is when you get some of the most awesome buys on fresh veg! So guess what I will be doing tomorrow? THanks all! | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 7:11:34 PM | 50 lbs?? How many people are you feeding? You will be shedding some tears!
A tip for the slicers and dicers: light a candle while you are chopping. It's supposed to reduce the fumes and tears. | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 8:59:01 PM | | lol...Bunky! They had a price that couldn't be beat hun! I gave some to two of my sisters and some to the gal across the street. I always am passing deal or another over to family/friends. I think it is called "ole lady syndrome". lol As I now know you can freeze em, rest assured some are going into the freezer very soon. Glad I popped into this thread. | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/19/2009 11:21:36 PM | Did you think to Pickle the onions ? - as in same ones you buy at fish n chips shop ?
the other way of storing ...place amount in ice cubes tray.. that works also..
Just googled & found this recipe - if interested ?
Pickled onions
For the brining solution
A ratio of 100g of cooking salt to 1 litre of water should be used. This is sufficient for brining 1 to 1½ kg of onions. Heat the water and salt together until salt is dissolved. Allow to cool before placing peeled onions into the solution.
The onions should be left in the brine for 24 hours, after which they should be drained, rinsed well and patted dry before placing in sterilised jars.
Rest of Ingredients
1 to 1½ kg pickling onions – brined for 24 hours, rinsed and dried with paper towel
750 ml to 1 litre spiced vinegar (recipe to follow)
½ to 1 cup of sugar
Method
Pack the onions into sterilised jars to within 2 cm of the top of the jar. Pour over the cool spiced vinegar, ensuring that the onions are completely covered. (If the onions tend to float, place a crumpled piece of greaseproof paper in the top of the jar. After a few days this can be removed as the onions will have absorbed the vinegar and will then stay submerged).
Aromatic Spiced Vinegar
Ingredients
1 litre (1 quart) of white, cider or white wine vinegar
15g allspice berries
15g coriander seed
15g cardamom seeds
1 or 2 sticks cinnamon
a few cloves
4 bay leaves
sugar (optional – adjust the quantity to your own taste)
Method
Bring the vinegar and spices (and sugar if using) to just below boiling point. Cover the pot with a lid, then leave to infuse for three hours at least. Strain through a colander or sieve lined with two thickness of muslin).
Allow the vinegar to cool before pouring over the onions. Now, don't forget that you must leave them three to four weeks before eating. This is to allow the vinegar to penetrate the onions thoroughly.
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/20/2009 2:30:58 AM | OK- so freezing onions is a new one for me- never even considered it as I figured (wrongly) that the water in the onion would break down the cell structure during freezing and I'd end up with some sort of mushy sludge faintly reminiscent of onion-scented wallpaper paste. I'm still not sure I'll try freezing them, though- I almost never have leftovers, or buy more than I need for a week or two.
Now.. pickled onions is a whole other thing. Haven't done that since I was a kid and my father would put up a couple of 5-gallon crocks with layers of onions, cukes, green tomatoes, and peppers. Very different recipe to the one iamtryingagain posted above ^^^^ with LOTS!!! of fresh garlic, chunks of ginger, fresh apple cider instead of sugar. | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 8/22/2009 5:04:19 PM | Thanks, everybody!
Some good ideas here.
I'll let you know if I find one I'm especially happy with! It may not be 'til the weather gets colder, though... I like to cook but would much rather be outside in the beautiful weather! | |
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 10/18/2009 3:14:30 PM | Hi,
mincing garlic is one thing, do not forget garlic has a different consistency than onion. Maybe freeze the minced onion, at least all your cooked dishes will get done faster, I would not use frozen minced onion in a salad or any fresh dish.
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| Minced onions??
Posted: 10/18/2009 8:51:18 PM | | I like them fresh...I have a chopper like you'd prolly get for $9.99 off an infomercial, but it works great. It has multiple blades in a grid shape, so you just slice the onion, lay it on the blades, press down, and PRESTO...minced onions. No mess, no fuss (YELLING IN BILLY VOICE) I'm sure you can find one at Bed Bath & Beyond or similar store. | |
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