Summertime Grilled Onions Recipes

PERFECT GRILLED ONIONS HACK!

Steps:

• Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add the butter, onions and kosher salt. Cook stirring every few minutes.
• As soon as the onions start to look a little dry, add in a few tablespoons of water. This will both prevent the onions from drying out and keep them juicy and cooking at an even temperature. The water will evaporate as it cooks, leaving you with perfectly juicy onions. I usually add water twice during the cooking process.
• Continue to grill the onions uncovered until they are soft and golden brown. About 30 minutes.
• Serve warm or cold.
• See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and recipe substitutions.

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!

GRILLED BOURBON ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Brush the onions with vegetable oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered and turning occasionally, until tender and charred, 15 to 20 minutes; roughly chop.
• Combine the bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a large skillet. Simmer over medium-high heat until the sauce has thickened and the alcohol has burned off, about 3 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SUMMERTIME GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Slice the ends off the onion and peel the outer skin off.
• Place the onion on the aluminum foil (you could spray it first with nonstick spray).
• With a sharp paring knife, scoop out some of the onion in the center to make an indentation.
• Place the butter in the hollowed out area.
• Then place the bouillon cube in the butter.
• Wrap the onion up in the foil, sealing it tightly and place on a medium to low temperature grill and cook 30 to 40 minutes.
• The onion is done when it feels soft to the touch.
• Open the foil packet and put the onion in a shallow bowl or right on your plate.
• Be careful, it's juicy!
• You can leave out the butter (although this might alter the flavor) or use a beef bouillon cube if you want.
• If you find the bouillon flavor to be too strong, use half a cube per onion.

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.