Whole Grilled Onions Food

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.

GRILLED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Trim the a thin slice off the side of the whole, unpeeled onion. Set the onion flat on the cut surface for stability. Cut the onion into 4 (1-inch thick) slices. Remove the outer ring of skin from each slice. Drizzle the sliced onion with light colored oil and season both sides with steak seasoning or salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on hot grill or on a nonstick griddle for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until onion is tender and has begun to caramelize.

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.

FILIPINO WHOLE GRILLED FISH WITH TOMATO-ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to 400˚ F to 450˚ F: For a gas grill, preheat to high; for charcoal, heat enough coals for medium-high heat, layering the coals at least halfway to the cooking grate. Trim the top and side fins of the fish using kitchen scissors. Score the skin on both sides with 3 or 4 long diagonal slits. Pat dry with paper towels and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the salsa: Stir together the tomatoes, red onion, scallions, fish sauce and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup in a separate bowl.
• Season the cavity of each fish with salt and pepper, then evenly stuff with the reserved 1/2 cup salsa. Use a metal skewer to pin the cavity shut. Brush the outside of the fish with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the fish, turning once, until cooked through and the skin is slightly charred, 12 to 15 minutes per side. If the skin sticks a bit, carefully loosen with a metal spatula.
• Transfer the fish to a platter and let rest 10 minutes. Stir the lime juice into the remaining salsa. Spoon some of the salsa over the fish; serve the rest on the side.

GRILLED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Prepare grill for indirect heat. Peel onions, leaving root ends intact. Cut a thin slice from the top of each, then carefully cut a 1-in. hole in the center. Cut each onion into quarters, cutting to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place each onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square)., Sprinkle bouillon, thyme, salt and pepper into centers; top with butter. If desired, drizzle with wine. Fold foil around onions, sealing tightly., Grill onions, covered, over indirect medium heat until tender, 35-40 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Wash the onions thoroughly.
• Place whole onions on a sheet of foil.
• Place the butter over the onions.
• Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
• Fold the foil over the onions and seal the edges so the butter steams the onions.
• Place on a hot grill until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
• Be careful when opening, the steam will be hot.

WHOLE GRILLED ONIONS, A BACON TOPPING, AND A HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette -- Mix all the ingredients in a small baggie, bowl or tupperware container. Refrigerate until ready to serve. You need to heat slightly before serving. Just 10 or 20 seconds on medium in the microwave - just to warm it up.
• Onion -- Cut the top off, just a small slice so you can peel easily. You can cut a small bit off the bottom if it doesn't set well. Peel the sides and it is ready. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Top with 4 half slices or 2 full slices of bacon and wrap well in foil, keeping the top with bacon standing up.
• Bake or Grill -- A 400 degree oven takes around 40-50 minutes and the grill about 30-40 minutes. This really is dependent upon the heat of your grill or oven and the size of your onions. Make sure to close the foil pouch on the top so after 30 minutes or so, you can easily pull it open a bit and test to see if the onion is done. I just stick a knife in the onion and it should be tender.
• Serve -- Remove from the foil, and I also remove the bacon -- it is more for the flavor, not presentation, and it has done it's job. As I said, I like using a small to medium onion, so everyone gets one, but the large onions are wonderful and can be sliced in half.
• Heat up the vinaigrette in the microwave for just a few seconds to warm up and drizzle over the onion. ENJOY!
• NOTE:. Keep the leftover vinaigrette. Great over potatoes, any meat, even vegetables, or seafood.

WHOLE ONIONS FOR THE GRILL

Steps:

• Slice a small section off of one end of each of the onions, then make a small hole into the center.
• Fill the center hole with 1 bouillon cube and 2 tablespoons butter.
• Sprinkle the tops with fresh ground black pepper and a small amount of garlic powder if desired (do not add any extra salt).
• Replace the tops of the onions.
• Wrap each onion in heavy foil.
• Place the onions on a preheated grill over indirect heat.
• Close the lid.
• Cook for about 1 hour or until the onions are tender (cooking time will vary slightly depending on the size of onions that you use).
• Remove the tops and cut into small pieces and serve with the juice from the foil.