Grilled Onion Food

WHOLE GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Slice the stem from the onions and peel them, leaving the root intact. Slice a bit of the root off, just enough to provide a flat end so they won't wobble.
• Working from the top and using a sharp knife, a small melon baller, or apple corer, cut the cores from the onions. You should have a cavity about 1-inch across and almost through to the bottom of the onion without piercing it. Use the cored-out onion pieces for another purpose.
• Salt and pepper the onion cavities and then fill each onion with 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle the onions lightly with a bit more salt and pepper.
• Wrap the onions in foil, gathering at the top and twisting to seal.
• Cook in a closed grill for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours over medium indirect coals .
• Untwist top of foil and spread open about 10 minutes before serving.
• Leave them on the grill for more smoked flavor, if you like.
• Remove the onions to a serving platter.

GRILLED ONION BLOSSOM

Steps:

• For the dipping sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, BBQ seasoning, mustard and some salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Store refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to serve.
• For the onion blossom: Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F. Spay a disposable pie plate with olive oil cooking spray.
• Peel the onion and trim the root end to remove any hairs. Slice the pointy stem end of the onion off. Turn the onion so the root end is facing up. Leaving a 1/2-inch rim around the root, make 4 cuts into the onion, down to the stem end. This results in 4 sections of the onion. Repeating the same motion, make 3 more cuts into each section of the onion, from root to stem end. Turn the onion over to reveal 16 onion petals. Use your hands to separate the layers of petals as needed.
• Place the onion stem-side up in the prepared pie plate. Generously spray all of the petals with the olive oil cooking spray. Sprinkle the onion with the BBQ seasoning.
• Put the onion on the grill and close the grill. Roast at 350 degrees F, checking halfway, until the onion blossom has opened, 40 to 45 minutes. The petals should be tender and darkened on the ends. Carefully remove the onion from the grill. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.

GRILLED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush both sides of sweet onion slices with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place onions on grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally, until charred and softened. Remove onions from grill to cutting board; coarsely chop.
• In medium bowl, mix sweet onions, green onions, jalapeño, oil, vinegar and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Serve relish at room temperature or chilled.

GRILLED ONION

Steps:

• Hollow center of onion to a depth of 1 in.; chop removed onion. Place butter and bouillon in center of onion; top with the chopped onion. Wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Cut into wedges.

ONIONS ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients; toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around onion mixture and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until onions are tender, turning once. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high. Slice onions thickly, about 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick. Place on grill for about 4 to 6 minutes.

GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Peel outer layer off onions. Slice a small section off of one end of each onion, and make a small hole in the center. Fill the center of each onion with a bouillon cube and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Replace the top of the onion, and wrap in aluminum foil.
• Place onions on grill over indirect heat, and close the lid. Cook for 1 hour, or until tender. Remove the tops, and cut into bite size chunks. Place in a serving dish with all the juices from the foil.

PERFECTLY GRILLED ONIONS (HOW TO GRILL ONIONS)

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, about 450-500 degrees F. While the grill preheats, prep the onions. Slice the onion in half lengthwise, leaving both the tip & root end in tact. Peel away the tough outer layers & discard. Slice lengthwise through each half 2-3 more times, taking care to leave the tip & root end in tact, creating 6-8 wedges. Place the sliced onions on a small baking sheet or large plate. Drizzle the oil over top, tossing to coat in the oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired, tossing again to coat.
• Place the onions on the grill, cut side facing down. Grill 7-8 minutes, flipping the onions halfway through, until tender & charred as desired. For larger onions, the total cook time may be closer to 10 minutes.
• , with a splash of balsamic & sprinkling of fresh herbs as desired. If serving on a grilled vegetable platter, drizzle with a light & bright herbaceous sauce, like pesto or chimichurri. Grilled onions are also amazing add-ons for any variety of meals, from grilled chicken bowls to the best-ever burgers to grilled pizza. Enjoy!

WHOLE GRILLED ONION

Steps:

• Peel the onion and cut off both ends.
• With a knife or an apple corer hollow out the center of the onion about 1/2 way through.
• Place the bouillon cube or granules and the garlic clove in the hole. Press in enough cheese to fill the hole to the top.
• Place the onion on a large sheet of heavy duty foil and gather. It will resemble a "giant Hershey Kiss"
• Turn grill to med. high and place onion on grill. I use indirect heat side so the onion doesn't burn. You can also use the top shelf. Close the lid (if it pushes down top of foil, that's ok)
• Grill for 1 hour or till tender.

ROASTED (OR GRILLED) WHOLE ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F or get a heap of coals glowing in your grill.
• Carefully make 8 cuts down to, but not through the root end of each onion. To keep from cutting too far, it helps to put the onion inside a canning ring.
• Working with one onion at a time, place an onion onto a square of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• Very gently, push your finger into the top of the onion, to loosen the wedges enough to pour the bouillon granules into the center of the onion.
• Drizzle the onion with 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
• Smear 1/2 tablespoon of butter on top of the onion and into the cuts.
• Gather the corners of the foil and wrap tightly. It will look like a giant hershey kiss.
• To bake in the oven:.
• Place all wrapped onions into a baking dish so that they will stay upright.
• Roast in a 400F oven for 45 to 70 minutes or until soft.
• To roast on a grill:.
• Place the onions, individually on the grill grate. Rotate the location of the onions occasionally, being careful to keep them upright. Roast in a covered, hot grill 45 to 70 minutes or until soft.

GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot fire in an outdoor grill and place the grate over it to preheat. Peel some onions and slice them crosswise 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Thread them on a skewer for easier grilling by placing an onion slice flat on the table, holding a skewer parallel to the table, and carefully pushing it into and through the center of the slice. The skewered onion slice will look like a large lollipop. Two or three slices will fit onto one skewer. Brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt. Clean the grill grate well and wipe it with a cloth (or layers of paper towels) moistened with oil. Arrange the onions on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes on each side. If the onions are not yet tender, continue grilling them until they are, turning as often as needed to keep them from burning. Serve warm or at room temperature, either plain or with a simple vinaigrette or sauce.
• After grilling a piece of meat or fish, the fire is usually still hot and just right for grilling onions and a few slices of bread. They are a wonderful accompaniment to grilled meat, especially hamburgers.

GRILLED ONION BLOSSOM

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Peel the onion. Slice into 6 to 8 wedges, leaving the base of the onion intact. Pull apart wedges slightly, and place butter, garlic salt and ground black pepper inside onion.
• Wrap onion tightly with aluminum foil. Place on the preheated grill. Cook 45 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and lightly browned.