Several ways to preserve peeled onions for a long time

Unpeeled onions are preserved quite well even at home at room temperature.

But if you clean it, the shelf life quickly decreases, keeping count of the clock.

To avoid having to throw away peeled onions, you need to know how to preserve them.

Possible problems

The natural peel on the vegetable is a reliable protection. If it is removed, the root crop withers very quickly.

Sometimes, when cooking, an already peeled onion is left unused and will need special processing. The top layer of the vegetable begins to dry and wither when exposed to air.

Storage methods at home

Storage of bulbs without top husks should ensure:

• preservation of the beneficial qualities of the product;
• attractive appearance;
• possibility of subsequent consumption of the product.

Such an onion can be sent for storage not only when an extra head was accidentally cleaned, but also when it is planned to use it as a stock. An example is freezing in bags or containers with lids.

Storage conditions are selected taking into account the amount of peeled vegetables and the planned further use in terms of volume and timing.

In the refrigerator: 6 simple solutions

The low temperature in the refrigerator allows you to store peeled onions in it, using one of the following methods:

1. Wrap the onion tightly in cling film. In this form, it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
2. Store onions in a bowl of cold water. The water should be replaced every couple of days.
3. Place the onion in a tightly sealed plastic container. This option is suitable for storage during the day.
4. Marinating root vegetables, cut into rings or half rings. A vinegar solution with the addition of a small amount of sugar and salt is used as a marinade.
5. Storage on salt. To do this, place the cut side of the onion on salt sprinkled on a saucer and put it in the refrigerator.
6. Lubricating the cut with oil will help preserve the vegetable in a closed container for several days, and in an open container for a day.

Disadvantages of this method:

• It is necessary to use airtight containers to prevent the onion aroma from spreading in the refrigerator;
• requires space for a container in the refrigerator;
• storage time is limited;
• The taste of the vegetable may be affected by additional processing (use of salt, vinegar, etc.).

Freezing

If the onions will not be used soon, they can be frozen. It is folded so that it can be used quickly, conveniently and without complications. It is best in crushed form, packaged in small portions.

To do this, you need to act according to the following algorithm:

1. Wash the onion.
2. Dry.
3. Chop finely.
4. Spread in one layer and freeze as is. After this, the pieces can be poured into a container or bag.

The advantages of such storage:

• preservation of a significant part of nutrients;
• saving time in the process of further use when preparing dishes;
• possibility of long-term storage.

Minuses:

• loss of some nutrients;
• there is a need to have a fairly large freezer;
• Frozen vegetables, compared to fresh ones, are suitable for preparing fewer dishes;
• The freezer must be equipped with an uninterruptible power supply to prevent unscheduled defrosting.

Drying

It is convenient to dry vegetables in one of the following ways:

1. In the oven.
2. Using an electric dryer.

During the drying process, fresh onions release a fairly strong specific aroma. Organizing good ventilation using, for example, a hood will help solve the problem to some extent.

The process of organizing vegetable drying:

1. Wash root vegetables.
2. Dry.
3. Cut into thin half rings so that the pieces dry evenly and well.
4. Place on a drying rack or baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Set the drying temperature at about +50? C.
6. Continue drying for 3-4 hours, turning the onions periodically.
7. Place in containers prepared for storage.

If you need to dry onions quickly, then You can use another method:

• wash vegetables;
• pour boiling water over;
• dry at a higher temperature, about +70? C;
• lower the temperature by 20? C;
• hold until the moisture has completely evaporated.

• crop preservation;
• compact placement of the workpiece;
• space saving - takes up little space during storage (more than 10 times less compared to fresh vegetables);
• ease of further use;
• long storage time.

Flaws:

• onions processed in this way are not suitable for preparing every dish;
• strong aroma during the vegetable drying process;
• It takes several hours to dry each batch;
• loss of some beneficial substances when compared with fresh onions.

Deadlines

Onions without peels are not intended for long-term storage. If the vegetable has not been cut and processed, then it should not be kept for longer than a day.

Sliced ​​but not subjected to any heat treatment, the onion can be stored for up to ? days. For longer storage, the vegetable should be processed, for example, frozen or dried.

After additional processing, onions should be stored in suitable conditions:

1. Frozen – up to a year in the freezer, without periodic defrosting.
2. Dried – up to 2 years in sealed packaging and low humidity.
3. Placed in the refrigerator – from several hours to several days, depending on the method.

5 recommendations

Storage tips will help you cope with the task efficiently and simply:

1. There is no need to try to save limp or damaged peeled onions.
2. Not only freshly chopped onions can be frozen, but also fried ones, including with carrots, as a dressing for first courses and stewing meat with vegetables. In the latter case, it is placed in the freezer after cooling.
3. If the peeled root vegetable is not planned to be used for cooking within a couple of hours, you should immediately take care of its storage.
4. Peeled onions placed in the refrigerator will not emit an unpleasant odor if you use a special container or one that closes tightly.
5. If it is possible to store onions in the skins during the winter, then it is better not to peel them.

Useful information about the methods and conditions for storing onions is presented in this section.

Conclusion

Preserving already peeled, or even chopped, onions is quite possible at home. Depending on the volume of onions and the required storage duration, you can choose one of the ways to preserve the vegetable: from several hours to several months.