This morning I realized that I had a good quantity of onions that I needed to do something with. Not just a few, about 6 or more pounds. Then, the light bulb went on over my head.
I know, you can purchase bags of flash-frozen chopped onions in the grocery store. Well, obviously, I don't have a way to flash-freeze, but I decided I'd give the process my best shot.
So...I chopped up a big bunch of onions and spread them on a rimmed baking sheet and put them in the freezer.
Just now, about 8 hours later, I took the onions out. I tapped the baking sheet on the counter and the onions came loose. I quickly shoveled them into a (HandiVac) bag and put them back into the freezer. They were just as loose as kernel corn or peas! I chopped another batch a few minutes ago and will put them in a bag in the morning.
Now, I will have tons of onions already chopped and ready to use. I still have plenty of fresh onions for use in salads, etc. and no onions will go bad.
BTW, they were on sale. A 3-pound bag for 99 cents. I bought two a while ago because that same size bag has been about $2.00.
I think I'll try this with green peppers when my plants start bearing.
Just thought I'd share.
I know, you can purchase bags of flash-frozen chopped onions in the grocery store. Well, obviously, I don't have a way to flash-freeze, but I decided I'd give the process my best shot.
So...I chopped up a big bunch of onions and spread them on a rimmed baking sheet and put them in the freezer.
Just now, about 8 hours later, I took the onions out. I tapped the baking sheet on the counter and the onions came loose. I quickly shoveled them into a (HandiVac) bag and put them back into the freezer. They were just as loose as kernel corn or peas! I chopped another batch a few minutes ago and will put them in a bag in the morning.
Now, I will have tons of onions already chopped and ready to use. I still have plenty of fresh onions for use in salads, etc. and no onions will go bad.
BTW, they were on sale. A 3-pound bag for 99 cents. I bought two a while ago because that same size bag has been about $2.00.
I think I'll try this with green peppers when my plants start bearing.
Just thought I'd share.