Boiler Onions

[jean]

I have a recipe that calls for boiler onions. What are they, guess I have never heard of them. Thanks, Jean

 

[Raine]

boiling onion = boiler = boiler onion Notes: These are small versions of yellow, white, or red onions. They're up to two inches in diameter, and usually cooked whole. Substitutes: pearl onions (smaller) OR cippolini onion

 

[jean]

Thanks, now I know!!!

 

[norgeskog]

I sometimes substitute shallots as I think they have a better flavor.