Boiler Onion???

[Ganun]

Does anyone happen to know what a boiler onion is? I have seen pearl onions in my local grocery store, but not boiler onions...are they the same?

 

[Andy M.]

Pearl onions are smaller. Boilers would be a little over an inch in diameter.

 

[CraigC]

If you really want a treat, try some cipollini onions.

Craig

 

[Zereh]

The boiler onions around here are generally sold in 2-lb or 5-lb mesh bags.