Whole Onions For The Grill Recipe

Transform ordinary onions into a caramelized, savory delight with this easy grilling recipe! Juicy, tender whole onions are bursting with flavor after being slow-cooked on the grill. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or even a unique burger topping. Feel free to adjust the number of onions based on your needs. This recipe is easily adaptable; use chicken bouillon for a lighter taste, or prepare these flavorful onions ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to grill. Oven instructions included!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 275.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whole Onions For The Grill

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How to Make Whole Onions For The Grill

  1. Slice a small section (about 1/4 inch) off the bottom of each onion to create a stable base.
  2. Make a small hole in the center of each onion (about 1 inch diameter).
  3. Fill the center hole of each onion with 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 chicken bouillon cube) and 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of butter.
  4. Generously sprinkle the tops of the onions with freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder (optional).
  5. Replace the tops of the onions.
  6. Wrap each onion individually in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  7. Preheat your grill to medium-low heat (approximately 300°F/150°C) for indirect grilling.
  8. Place the foil-wrapped onions on the preheated grill over indirect heat.
  9. Close the grill lid and cook for approximately 1 hour, or until the onions are completely tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  10. Carefully remove the onions from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Remove the tops of the onions, cut into small pieces, and serve, spooning the delicious juices from the foil over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

73g

Carbs

5g