How to Make an Onion Hanger

Sweet onions are delicious in so many recipes, so it's a good idea to keep a supply handy. But a bag full of onions can easily become bruised, and onions kept in the dark have a tendency to sprout. The ideal way to store sweet onions is in an onion hanger, which you can make from a nylon stocking or one leg of a pair of pantyhose.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• New or freshly laundered pantyhose or nylon stockings
• Bag of sweet onions

How to Make an Onion Hanger

1. Use new or freshly laundered nylons. If using pantyhose, cut off one leg at the top of the thigh.

2. Cut off the foot and discard; tie cut end into a secure, overhand knot.

3. Insert one onion and shake it down to the knot.

4. Tie another overhand knot above the onion; insert another onion and repeat until you have about 10 inches of stocking left. End with a knot. Twist loose end into a loop and tie securely.

5. Hang onion hanger from kitchen cabinet door pull, from high towel rack, or even from a nail. Try to hang onion hanger so that it dangles in open air rather than resting against a surface. Use scissors to cut off onions as you need them, being sure to leave a knot at the bottom to hold the next-higher onion.

Tips & Warnings

• If you only have 1 or 2 large onions, knee-high stockings will work.
• The onion hanger can also be used for potatoes or any root vegetable.
• Do not hang onion hanger in a location where it might catch fire from the stove.

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