Step aside, Bloomin’ Onion. Get back in the batter, onion rings.
There’s a new onion dish that’s going viral on social media, and it’s not like anything you’ve seen before.
It’s the onion boil.
What is an onion boil?
An onion boil is simply a different way to prepare an onion as a vegetable to accompany a meal. According to Southern Living, the onion boil goes well with a steak and some fresh green beans.
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TikTok makes onion boil trendy
While the onion boil has lived quietly in cookbooks, TikTok has brought it to the forefront.
Search for “onion boil” on TikTok, and you’ll find a plethora of videos showcasing people’s onion boil talents. Each person is doing it a little differently.
How to make an onion boil
Don’t let the name fool you, there’s no boiling involved. As the videos show, it’s not incredibly difficult to make.
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Take a yellow or Vidalia onion and cut off the top and bottom, then remove the outer layer.
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Core out the center of the onion
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Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the core.
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Add spices of your choice – paprika, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper are popular – along with either Old Bay or a form of Cajun spices.
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After spicing the onion, wrap it in aluminum foil.
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Bake the onion at 350°F for 1 hour, or until tender.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Onion boil trends on TikTok. How to make it