Boiled Onions
This simple recipe for boiled onions offers a comforting and classic side dish, perfect for any meal. The onions become tender and slightly sweet after simmering, absorbing the flavors of the cooking liquid. You can enjoy them simply with butter and pepper or elevate them with a creamy sauce for a more elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Onions
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 cups Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Peel the onions and cut off the roots. Immediately drop each peeled onion into a bowl of cold water to prevent discoloration.
- 2Drain the onions and place them in a saucepan. Cover the onions with boiling water, adding 1 teaspoon of salt for every 4 cups of water. Boil rapidly for 10 minutes with the cover partly off.
- 3Drain the onions and return them to the saucepan with fresh water. Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4Add pepper and butter and serve. Alternatively, omit the butter and pepper and pour a cream sauce over the onions.