How to Fire-Roast Onions

Fire-roasting onions brings out natural flavors and sugars.

Roasting onions on a grill is an excellent way to bring out the flavors and sugars from within the vegetable. Fire-roasting any veggie, especially onions, carmelizes the skin while adding a slight char and crispiness to the taste. Whether you're planning to fire-roast them on kabobs or grill them on their own, cooking onions over an open flame is a standout dish. Does this Spark an idea?

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BBQ
Large Vidalia onions
Tongs
Knife
Olive oil
Cooking brush

Instructions

- 1
  
  Cut the onions into strips 1/2-inch thick. Brush each slice with olive oil and place on the heated grill.
- 2
  
  Roast the slices for two minutes, then use the tongs to turn them over. Cook for two more minutes, or until both sides have a nice, black char mark.
- 3
  
  Remove the onion slices from the grill, let stand for three minutes and serve.