Grilled Whole Onion Recipes

GRILLED WHOLE ONION RECIPE

Steps:

• Using a paring knife cut out the core of the onion without cutting out the root.
• Working in a circle make deep slits towards the onion's center but do not cut the outer layer. Cuts should be 1/2" apart.
• Fill cut out hole with butter, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce.
• Wrap onion in heavy duty tin foil.
• Place on grill in indirect heat and grill for 1 hour, or until onion is soft.

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.

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 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.

UNCLE WILSON'S GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and wash the onions. With the point of a small, sharp knife, cut a 1-inch core from the top of each onion and make shallow slits in a circle around the top. Wrap 2 slices of bacon horizontally around each onion, and secure them with toothpicks. Then put 1 teaspoon of butter in each core. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place each onion on a square of aluminum foil and bring the edges together at the top, leaving a small opening for steam to escape. Put the foil-wrapped onions on the grill and cook for 1 hour, or until the onions are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. You can also bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Cool the onions for a few minutes then unwrap and cut into quarters to serve.

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.

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.

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.