These Grilled Onions are a sweet and tasty treat that come off the grill with a beautiful caramelization. They’re awesome on top of burgers or steaks or chopped up in a variety of recipes. In fact, these onions are so sweet, you can eat them as-is for a unique and tasty side!
I truly believe onions add a lot of flavor to recipes. They’re a must-have on my burgers, and I love to start many of my recipes with sautéed onions. While sautéing the onions helps to mellow out the sharp bite, grilling also helps to make the onions sweet and delicious.
The heat from the grill brings out the natural sugars in the onion, and they become soft, sweet, and truly delectable. If you’re not a big fan of onions, try out this recipe and see if your opinion changes (I’m betting it will!).
When it comes to grilling, red onions are our first choice. Cut into wedges, they char nicely on the grill, and their interior texture goes jammy, instead of mushy, like white and yellow onions tend to do.
Best Onion for Grilling
You can cook any onion you prefer on a grill, but my personal preference is a large, sweet onion like the Vidalia onion. These taste amazing when grilled, and they stay sweet and crisp with an added caramelization when grilled.
If you can’t get a Vidalia onion, any other sweet onion will do. The sweet onions are the most kid-friendly as well if you’re planning on serving these to your family.
You can also grill white, yellow, or red onions, just keep in mind that each onion will taste a bit different once grilled. Definitely go with a sweet onion for this recipe, but try out other onions as well! You might find that you prefer one onion type over another on the grill.
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FAQ
What are the best onions for BBQ?
Is white or yellow onion better for BBQ?
Which onion has the most flavor when cooked?
What are the best onions for cooking meat?
How do I choose the best onion to grill?
When you go to choose the best onion to grill, you need to think about how you plan to prepare them and what flavors you want. Most commonly, people tend to grill white onions. They have a sweet, mild flavor. They also contain less moisture than other onions. However, they are the worst onion for causing bad breath.
What are the substitutes for onions?
A small onion is a good replacement for a traditional onion. Other alternatives include pout onions, celery, grated chives, cilantro, garlic powder, garlic, garlic salt, and onion flakes, which is a dehydrated form of onion and has a mild flavor.
Can You Grill onions on a BBQ?
When onions are cooked, the heat releases the natural sugars in the onions, and they become tender and sweet. Grilling onions on the BBQ yields not only sweet, juicy onions, but onions that have a smoky flavor. Grilled onions are the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or other dishes. What Are the Best Types of Onions to Grill?
What kind of onions should I use for a restaurant?
If you want a restaurant style onions you are most likely looking for our caramelized onions. What kind of onions should you use? The best recommended onion for grilling is a sweet onion like Vidalias, which have a mellow sweeter flavor. And while we all know red onions are great for salads, they’re perfect for cooking on the grill as well.