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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
What Are Pearl Onions?
Most pearl onions are no larger than half an inch in diameter.
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Pearl onions have a sweet flavor and are more mild than other onion varieties.
Unlike their larger onion counterparts, pearl onions are trickier to peel thanks to their tiny size.
The fastest way to peel pearl onions is to use a blanching method.
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Here’s a step-by-step:
1.Boil water.Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
2.Prepare ice bath.While the water boils, prepare a medium size bowl with ice water.
To ensure you dont leave them in there too long, it is helpful to use a timer.