How to Peel Pearl Onions
Learn how to peel pearl onions in 4 easy steps and be daunted by this task no more. They are so delicious when freshly peeled and added to all kinds of recipes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 30kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pearl onions any color
- water
Instructions
- Prepare an ice bath. Prepare a medium-sized bowl with ice water and set it aside.
- Blanch the onions. Fill a pot about ⅔ the way with water -- you want just enough water to cover the onions, but not so much that it'll overflow when you add them. Bring the water to a boil, add the onions, and let them simmer for 2 minutes, no more.
- Drain and shock in ice bath. Drain the onions in a colander, and then add them to the bowl with ice water and let them sit just long enough to cool off a bit, about 2 minutes. Drain the onions again, pour them onto a kitchen towel and gently pat them dry.
- Trim and peel. Use a paring knife to cut the root off the bottom of each onion. Then gently pinch the top end and the skin should slide right off.
Notes
Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal