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Don’t Cry! Here’s How to Prep & Peel an Onion

Not crying when you’re cutting an onion is half the battle. The other is being able to peel it quickly and efficiently. We’ve all been there, where that papery skin just isn’t coming off. It’s frustrating! Here’s how to cut your onion so that peeling it is quick and easy.

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Head on over to our next quick tips to learn how to safely slice an onion, and how to dice one.

Want to stop crying when you cut onions? Try placing your onion in the freezer for 15 minutes before you cut it up. That will stall the tears for a few minutes!

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