for years have stored onions in the fridge thinking that this will make them last longer. I must admit, it did last but, the color inside would often turn to brown or for some odd reason it doesn’t seem to have that strong onion scent it should. Not having that strong scent simply means its not as flavorful as it should be. In this article i will be showing you how to store onions on your countertop and the best way to store onions in the fridge .
Have you noticed that the supermarket keep their onions are in wooden crates ? Yet, when we get home we quickly tossed them into the fridge. Maybe we are trying to preserve its taste. While this can also be used as a storage method it doesn’t always work for the whole onion.
How TO STORE ONIONS
#1. STORE IN A STORAGE BASKET OR CRATE
place the whole onions in a ventilated cool dry crate or basket. These can be store in the pantry or on your countertop. Do not peel the dried layer off as this will expose the interior of the onion causing it to decay faster.
#2.STORING ONIONS IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Diced the onions and place in an airtight plastic bag. These can be stored in the crisper or freezer for up two months.
#3. PRESERVE IN VINEGAR
Vinegar and onions make a good vinaigrette or dressing . When combine its also a good way to store onions.
Simply cut the onions into rings, Next, using clean mason jar, fill it with the onion rings then add the vinegar of your choice. Cover and store on a shelve in the fridge or pantry. These are good for sandwiches , gravies and sauces or just for having alone.
I prefer to used white distilled vinegar as its not too sweet which makes my preserved onions good to eat on sandwiches, burger, and adding to sauces.
Can I Store All types of Onions
Yes and no, red onions, yellow and white can be store outside the fridge at room temperature. However, green onions are best when store in the fridge.
For the others, even though the colors and taste might be different they are all onions and require the same process for storing even shallots. These last longer outside of the fridge.
CONCLUSION:
And, there you have it! How to store onions so they stay fresh for longer. We hope these onion preservation tips were helpful.
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