Peeling Pearl Onions
Learn how to peel pearl onions with this short technique video from the test kitchen of Cuisine at Home magazine. Our blanching method makes quick and easy work of preparing these gems for use in your favorite comfort food.
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To peel pearl onions to use in stews, soups, or satays, boil the onions in water for
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two minutes, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
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When cool, trim off the root end of each onion, then pinch off its papery skin.
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The first layer of onion will probably come off with the skin as well.
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But that's okay.
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At the other end is long and stringy, trim it off after peeling.
Peeling these tiny onions can be a bit tedious but here's an easy techinique that will make it a breeze.