Farmer's Promise Onion FAQs

Farmer's Promise Onion FAQs

Bitter | Why do my onions taste bitter after sautéing?
High heat makes onions bitter. When sautéing onions, it’s best to use low or medium heat.
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:32 AM
Diced Onions | How to dice an onion
On a cutting board, remove the stem end of the onion and trim the root but leave it otherwise intact.  Cut the onion in half through the stem a...
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:37 AM
Julienne Onions | How to julienne an onion
On a cutting board, remove the stem and root ends of the onion.  Cut the onion in half through the stem and root, remove the outer layer of oni...
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:38 AM
Selecting the perfect onion | How do I select the perfect onion?
How do I select the perfect onion?  Onions should be firm with no soft spots Onions should have little to no scent Onions should be free of cut...
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:29 AM
Slicing Onion Rings | How to slice onions into rings
On a cutting board, remove the stem end of the onion and trim the root but leave it otherwise  intact. Peel away the outer skin.  Posi...
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:40 AM
Smelly hands? | How do I remove the smell of onions from my hands?
Rub your hands with lemon juice  NOTE: Be careful if you have a cut on your hand; this will cause it to burn a bit
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:33 AM
Storing Onions | How do I store onions?
Whole Onions (uncut & unpeeled) Store in a cool (45-55° F), dry, dark place with plenty of air movement They can keep up to 4 weeks if stored properl...
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:29 AM
Tearing up? | How do I reduce tearing while cutting onions?
How can I reduce tearing when cutting an onion? Chill onion for 30 minutes Cut off the top and peel the outer layers leaving root end intact  T...
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:29 AM
Which onion is best for my recipe?
Red Onions Commonly used in salads & sandwiches Best raw onion! Raw; Grilled; Roasted; Pickled Yellow Onions All-purpose & most popular; gre...
Mon, 2 Aug, 2021 at 2:45 PM
Yield | How many cups of chopped onion will one medium onion yield?
One medium onion equals about 1 cup chopped onion.
Tue, 3 Aug, 2021 at 7:31 AM