How To Chop an Onion

Follow these four easy steps to save time and tears the next time you chop an onion

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Step 1: Peel Back the Skin

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Use a sharp knife to cut through the stem end of the onion and peel back the papery skin.

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Step 2: Remove Root End and Cut Layers

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Remove the root end to create an even base. Place the peeled onion on the cut root end. Make several parallel vertical cuts through the onion layers.

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Step 3: Rotate Onion and Cut

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Rotate the onion 90° and make several parallel vertical cuts.

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Step 4: Produce Chopped Pieces

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Cut across the grain to make chopped pieces.

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How To Chop an Onion

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Step 1: Peel Back the Skin

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Step 2: Remove Root End and Cut Layers

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Step 3: Rotate Onion and Cut

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Step 4: Produce Chopped Pieces

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Step 1: Peel Back the Skin

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Step 2: Remove Root End and Cut Layers

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Step 3: Rotate Onion and Cut

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Step 4: Produce Chopped Pieces

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