How to Freeze Onions and Why it's a Great Idea
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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Learn how to freeze onions quickly and easily. Freeze diced or sliced onions to make daily meal prep fast and easy. Includes helpful tips for using a food processor, reducing tears from cutting onions, storing onions and freezing for convenient use.
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I live in Canada,and Indian by nationality....so onions is part of our daily food.....Thanks so much for uploading this video
Hi Renu,
I'm learning to cook more Indian food - LOVE it. So many great flavors. And yes, so many onions!
I like the convenience of chopping a bunch ahead of time rather than chopping them every day.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
All the best,
Getty, a fellow Canadian!
Anyone else watching in 2020 because of the corona virus ?
Holler at ya girl 👋🏽
Thanks for watching, a bit of a breather from watching the news!
Stay well everyone!
Yeah I just bought a bunch and about to freeze just in case for whatever
Mike Bite yes, I did celery this morning and I’ve been dreading chopping, now I’ll let the FP do it for me. Stay safe!
Lol me😅
Great tip! I use onions in something just about every week. Prepping a bunch ahead of time and freezing them will be a big time saver. It might also save me a bit of money since I will be able to buy the larger onion bags now that I don't need to worry about sprouting.
Thanks jb05. I agree, it does help save a bit of time and money. Just prepping enough onions to prevent sprouting or spoilage and giving you three to four weeks of prepped onions. Perfect.
I've done the same thing and it's great, only after dicing, I measure 1/2 cup and put it in a ZipLoc SNACK bag. That way I have several pre=measure bags of onion. When the recipe calls for one onion or I cup of onions, I add 2 bags of pre-measured onions and I'm all set!
Sounds like a great system, beats chopping onions every day!
I started doing the same thing, along with celery, for crockpot and instant pot
I put them in a large baggie.
Then using a ruler, I divide the bag into portions by putting a lined dent into the bag.
With the bag portioned off by dents, I have me pre-measured onions and only used one bag.
very convenient!
Many thanks. I have started to cook meals regularly now and I think you have solved an eternal problem for me. Best wishes.
Glad this helped and is making meal prep easier and less tearful for you!
I chop onions on a board on top of the stove with the extractor fan on. No more tears.
Well, there's a clever idea!
Both entertaining and informative thank you
Thank you!
great video thank you!! i have a food processor and lots of onions growing in my garden
Sounds like you're all set! All the best, Getty
Thank you, Thank you. Live by myself and onions go bad quickly. You saved me $$$$'s. Barbara
So glad this tip will help!
As others have mentioned, I would flash freeze on cookie sheet first. Up here in Prince Edward Island Canada, I can use nature as my flash freeze four months of the year :)
That's a great way to prevent clumping for sure! In Manitoba, can use nature's freezer for a good six months!
Oh hello, Brent Eamer, nice to meet someone from PEI!
I. Watching Getty cause I work in kitchen an it's always busy at the restaurant but I try to prepare my good at home so when it dies down in the kitchen I can make my supper or snack before it picks up again, n also I don't have time to eat at home I work pretty much everyday
Thanks Kiall, sounds like a hectic schedule! Prepping ahead of time can be helpful. Good luck out there !
You are the first UA-cam video I enjoyed watching. Not sure what it is about you but you are certainly special
Thanks Tom.
I'm fixing to do this with two bags of onions I have! Great video!
Good luck!
Wow!!! You just saved me SOOOO much time! I am SO glad I found you and this video!! Wooo hoo!!!
Glad I could help!
Great instructional video. I peel my onions under water to avoid tears
Thanks! Good tip for using water, it helps with those tear inducing fumes!
Your great. Tommrow I'm buy bags of onions. I'm dehydrating and freezing onions. 😊
Thanks!! Have you heard about the onion recall re Salmonella - don’t buy California onions right now (August2020).
Thanks for this.
you're welcome!
Great idea of perserving the veg n reducing the tears that they cause. Thnx Getty!x
You're welcome!
Hi I am Indian living in USA. I was thinking to freez Onoin as I use one or two every day. I was searching if anybody freezes onoin. I saw your video. Thank you
Your welcome! Glad it was helpful.
I see that some wonder about why to freeze them rather than just cutting as needed. Here in the southern US, Georgia specifically, we grow delicious Vidalia sweet onions that have a limited shelf life. This is a great way to have them on hand for a longer time if they are about to go bad otherwise.
Exactly! Unless you have ideal storage conditions, freezing is good solution.
Thank you. Thank you much for the clever tips. ☺️
Your welcome, glad you found them useful.
How sweet.
Thanks
It's great to learn new tricks here n there
Always good to keep learning
This is incredibly helpful. Thank you!
So glad to hear it! You're welcome.
Absolutely fantastic thank you for sharing!!!
My pleasure!
I’m doing this now and love it!!!
fousies yay, glad it’s working for you
Love your video (I know it's almost three years old, but so!). I do not eat meat and eat gobs of onions in almost everything. It's fun to prepare foods in advance, not because I have to, but because I enjoy the process. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Thanks JP. It does kinda feel like you're pretty put together when you plan ahead and have things ready to go. Good for you.
I swear Il need a bigger freezer after discovering all this cool stuff
Yup!
I have a box of onions in the basement that need to be frozen soon or I'll lose them. Going to follow the method you showed. Looks easy!
Good for you - you certainly don't want to lose them!
Thank you so much, that was very helpful.
You're welcome, glad you found it useful.
Set up a fan behind you when chopping onions and no more tears.
Great idea, thanks!
Hi, I love your video and you're not too slow at all. You're so funny, I love you & God bless you real good 💚
Oh... I HATE chopping onions, it makes me not want to cook (and I love to cook) I'm so glad I found this video. I have a new lease on life. Whoo hoo I scored 🍾 cheers!!!
Hi Jude! Thank you for the love and support!
Welcome 💚
Is there no need to wash onions before chopping?
No need to wash onions since you peel the outer layers. If there is debris from the peel you can give them a quick rinse and pay dry.
I absolutely 100% will never ever ever use a mandolin vegetable slicer ever again.
I ended up chopping about 3 to 4 cm of my middle finger off by using a mandolin.
And it was in the middle of the pandemic so I had no other choice but to go to the emergency room and I wasn’t allowed to have anybody in there with me so I was by myself going through all this excruciating pain my husband was able to drive me to the emergency room I’m glad he did because I ended up losing enough blood to faint
Yikes! that sounds awful, sorry that happened at the worst time. Be safe!
very pleasant learning with this lady Getty Stewart.
Thanks, Mike!
Awesome Video... Thank You Getty !!
You're welcome!
@@GettyStewart I was wondering,, what video i watched... then i just saw that my comment was from 2 years ago...LOL.. anyhow.. thank you again..
Eddie Sanchez lol! Yeah, a 2 year response rate is pretty bad! I just found a whole bunch of comments I missed. I felt bad for not replying, hoping better late than never works!
Can you blanch them to make them last longer ?
The National Center for Home Food Preservation says blanching is not required for diced onions. I think there’s a trade off - when you blanch diced onions you lose a bit of their original bite, but that may be less flavor loss than the change in flavor from keeping raw diced onions in the freezer for more than 3 months. Maybe do an experiment and let us know which you prefer at 1,3,6,9 months.
Great video! So helpful. Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
nice
These are some awesome tips :)
Thanks, Courtneygirl. Glad you find them helpful.
Thank you ☺️
You're welcome!
after watching your video ,, i'm getting a machine very soon as possible ,, as you are right ,, no tears ,, xx your a good host also
Thanks Joe. Hope you got that machine and are enjoying it!
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You're welcome! Looks like this will be a good technique for you!
I have discovered a way to freeze some items. Bananas, I cut them in pieces that I like, I place on an open plate, stick in freezer, uncovered for 24 hours. Then later, transfer to ziplock bag. Perfect. Not limp nor brown. I think that I will find that if I will freeze the onions the same way, place on open plate, leave inside freezer for 24 hours, then transfer to ziplock bag after they have frozen, they don't turn as limp. Thanks. PS I do same for fresh kale and fresh collard greens. They crisp while freezing.
+nemoryer Good tip. Laying things out so they freeze individually is a good idea. The only concern with onions might be that the smell of fresh cut onions might overwhelm the freezer. Of course if you have a nice cold winter like we do here in the Canadian prairies - you could stick a tray of onions outside for 30 minutes and be done - no odor issue!
+Getty Stewart Seriously? How awesome! What is the typical degrees of a cold night there? Sadly, we're pretty much done with cold weather here for this year, but if I can keep this tip in mind, maybe next year!
Oh, we can flash freeze in minutes on some nights! For a good 3-4 months we can count on -10°C/14°F to -30°C/-22°F, with a few nights at -40°C/-40°F. It is quite mild now though.
Yes, you're right, they would be best used cooked in some way. They
wouldn't be perky enough to use in a salad or anything fresh.
nemoryer m
Very Nice Video Thank You... I have like you a food processor Cuisinart Elite... So I'll follow your tutorial here Thank You ... Peace and Goodwill,,, Blessings to You Dear Lady ...
You're welcome! That processor is a gem!
I would chop them, freeze on a cookie sheet, then freeze in bags
Glad this works for you. While I do this with a lot of fruits and veggies, I'm concerned about the smell of the onions, so I bag them right away. But a good tip.
Much easier to run them through the chopper, freeze on a cookie sheet and then pack them in freezer bags. You can just take out as much or as little as you need.
Great tip. I do this for many frozen fruits and veggies, but the aroma of raw onions in the freezer is too much for me, that’s why I bag them right away in thin layers.
Do you not need to blanch before freezing? I know other veggies loos flavor over time in the freezer if you dont blanch first
+Growley86 no blanching required for onions. You're right other veggies do need to be blanched. Peppers, onions, ginger and garlic can be frozen without blanching. The onion flavour will change a little when frozen.
My freezer smells everytime I do this please can you recommend what to do. I use zip lock bags too
Try double bagging. Hopefully that will do the trick. I wonder if letting the onions rest on a tray for an hour outside before bagging would help?
@@GettyStewart thankyou soo much x
How long it will stay n the fridge coz i put some on it in my tuna sandwich but my problem is that I can't use all and i don't want it to spoil easily and wanted to keep longer.for several months
Fresh, cut onions will last a week in the fridge - wrap tightly. In the freezer, it's best if they are used in 3 months. Just note, they do get soft and limp when thawed after being in the freezer, not ideal for sandwiches - but great for cooked dishes.
How long do they last?
Keep them in the freezer up to three months. The flavor starts to deteriorate after that.
Makes me so happy I could cry. Oh, wait. lol
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I keep my onions in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. Never cry😊
Yup, cooling onions before chopping is one way to help reduce tears. Sounds like it works for you, but sometimes storing onions in the fridge can lead them to go moldy or rotten quicker due to high moisture.
When I keep my onions in the refrigerator they take on a sweet taste.
You can also eat a small piece of raw onion to reduce tears. I never have a problem with tears, because I go ahead and eat a small piece of the raw onion before I cut the rest of it.
How do you keep the onions from stinking up the refrigerator and freezer?
I'm not a big fan of raw onion, so not sure this would work for me, but thanks for the tip. As for the smell, I just wrap really tightly and seal in a bag, it's not been an issue for me.
What type of food processor is that?
I use onions, garlic, cilantro and tomatoes in everything I cook!
It's a Cuisinart, about 15 years old so not sure if they still make this model.
Question: Do you thaw them in the fridge for a few hour before you cook them or can you sauté them while they are frozen? Same question for celery.
I do not thaw them, use frozen . But be aware, the higher moisture means there will be some splattering when the frozen onions hit the hot pan.
@@GettyStewart Thank you very much for the advice!
@@sublimesamoyed you’re welcome!
Hi thanks for reply i am going to try a sealed plastic box, I do electrical testing and and most fridges i open the door and the smell from onions can be terrible so i thought good plan freeze them.
Yeah, onions can be pungent for sure. Seal them up really well when storing in freezer - airtight!
suggestion: after putting onions in bag, lay bag on table and flatten the contents for space and storage efficiency and also to expel as much air as possible.( place on cookie tray for freezing time) (close the bag almost completely, then insert straw and suck a bit more air out.)
Great tip. I do that with many of my frozen fruits and veggies too. Cheapest vacuum sealer out there!
Realized that wearing contacts helps me avoid the whole onion making me cry ordeal. I prefer to cut onions as I use them because they absorb everything around them when exposed, !but I do keep one bag cut up like you've shown just in case I run out, am not pleasant when I'm hungry. So in a busy household I see how this helps.
Thanks for sharing. There's a good benefit of wearing contacts!
Any way to keep those tear monsters flaky? Mine turn into a bag that is essentially an onion popsicle sans the wooden stick of course.
It’s tricky! Use the pulse setting and watch carefully to avoid chopping them too fine or turning into purée. Also, when I freeze them, I spread the bag so it makes a thin layer so it’s way to break off a chunk when I need them. The bags won’t be as full, but it’s so much easier later it’s worth a couple more bags.
I laughed at 13 seconds lol
Happy it made you smile!
hi i bagged 3 bags of onions like you show in your video but even though i have sealed the bags but there is a very strong onion smell even though i have used two freezer bags. any advice please
Hi Ron, That must be very frustrating. I have not had this issue when I freeze onions. It may have to do with onion variety or age of onion. I also use heavy duty freezer bags. I'm surprised that even with double bagging you're still getting odor. You'll want to create an airtight barrier to avoid any odor moving through the bags, perhaps wrapping the first bag in aluminum foil then putting in the second bag?
If all else fails and you simply can't stand it, you could cook them all at once and then freeze them in convenient sizes that you could just toss into recipes.
Sorry, I know the whole point was to make things easier and more convenient - triple wrapping or having to cook them after a first attempt certainly isn't convenient! Good luck.
New sub, and yes, I’m planning to freeze onions. Didn’t know about putting fridge before slicing. I’ve seen these prepared first by partial cooking. This method is much more Sandra friendly😃
Let me know how it goes for you Sandra. No more tears!
Getty Stewart so far so good, putting them in the fridge before slicing was a game changer.😃
What is the brand name of your food processor.
It's a Cuisinart. But I'm pretty sure any brand will work.
Have you tryed Thrive Foods
How many time i can keep the onions good?
I like to keep them in the freezer for about 3 months.
For how long will the chopped refrigerated onion be good to consume? Like for few days or a week or two?
In the fridge, chopped onions will last about 3-5 days. In the freezer, I recommend using them within 3 months for best flavor, but they will be safe for a long time.
@@GettyStewart Thank you so much ❤️
@@saurabhrana9573 You bet!
Can you tell please what is the brand name of this food prosesor?
it's a cuisinart, can't remember exact model name
i put some onions in the freezer and it smelled so badly in the freezer- how do u keep it from smelling up
I've not had this issue, but I know others experience it as well. I use really thick freezer bags. Maybe try doubling up the bags?
Can we also freeze fried brown onions?
Thanks for your question +Touseef Ahmed. Yes, you can freeze fried or caramelized onions as well.
I would be crying taking the onions out. I think I'm allergic to chopping onions. My eyes feel like there bleeding whenever I mess with them. My hubby usually does it for me.
+SteveandShayTv Getting someone else to do your onion chopping for you is the best strategy yet!
Hey can you freez celery
Hi Teresa! Yes, you can freeze celery. Like the onions, I would use frozen celery within 3 months. It won't work in a fresh salad, but it'll work well in cooked dishes.
nice video, nice accent, are you from Minnesota? don't ya know, I get the big sack of onions, all they sell at the costco and need to do this, thanks!
Perfect for those big bags of onions. And, what, I have an accent?! Who knew. I'm further North than Minnesota - Manitoba, Canada.
Can you cut onions and freeze if you do not have good processor..
Yes! Chop your onions anyway you like, knife, chopper, food processor or whatever.
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Do the frozen onions cause you tear
No, once they’re frozen onions don’t cause tears. But while your making these you might get teary because there are so many. Check out this article on reducing tears. www.gettystewart.com/14-tips-to-reduce-tears-and-remove-smells-when-cutting-onions/
they get to mushy in freezer how do u can them?
Annique Cree they do get softer in the freezer but it’s ok for cooking, not for using in raw recipes
Because onions are low acid, you need to pickle them. They make a great condiment.
Not criticising your video, just putting forward my points. okay?
Onions arent that expensive and plus they last for a year in a dry, cool, dark place. Cant see a reason to do this as it only fills up the freezer, only if you cook a lot with onions and it does save time. Plus, sometimes the smell goes through the bags and stink out your whole freezer. Might have to Blanch the Onions first. Onions give you tears because you bruise them while cutting them, when you knife is too blunt. Plus you never said how long they keep in the freezer.
Excellent idea if you cook a lot and need to save time in chopping / dicing onions or if onions are expensive where you live or hard to get. Your video is really good because you go straight to the point. keep up the great work.
Thank you for your thoughtful reply, Mav, you bring up some good points. On my website I go into more details about why I do this, how to freeze them and for how long (no more than 3 months). www.gettystewart.com/why-freezing-onions-is-a-good-idea/ As for the tears, it's the sulfur compounds in the onions that are released when you cut through the core of the onion, whether your knife is sharp or dull. I wrote an article about reducing tears when cutting onions, read more here www.gettystewart.com/14-tips-to-reduce-tears-and-remove-smells-when-cutting-onions/
Getty Stewart - thanks, I will look at your website later. Just dealing with floods in my area right now, plus its 1 am here now. lol
I dont seem to have a problem with onions making me cry that often. Thanks again.
Best of luck to you!
We've been doing this for a couple of years now....originally we are a Indian so onions we get through like anything! At first when Mum started doing this I was sceptical as we have always coked from fresh - but if you do it like this video shows it is still fresh and not watery.....we do this with ginger....shredded, diced and julienne. We have chopping days to fill up stock.
Btw to avoid watery eyes avoid chopping of the furry bit as that has the most potency of vapours :)
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yeah but when the onions defrost all the water gushes out of them and they become mushy and odd.. and even worse when done in the food processor.. I can verify that GARLIC works very good using this method, but after you put it in a an ice cube tray, and then pour in olive oil to each ice cube to seal the flavor, then freeze for garlic ice cubes that maintain the real flavor.
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Have you tried tossing the frozen onions straight into the hot oiled pan? I've done it like that for years and never had a problem with mushy onions, as long as they don't defrost beforehand.
Try using the slicing blade on the processor so you get bigger slices instead of small, diced onions. I've never found them to be too mushy. And remember you're most likely using them in soups, stews, etc. so not really an issue.
A couple of things you might consider. No need to refrigerate, just chop off the root end first and peel to top then chop off the tops, no tears. I assume you do know that leaving air in the bag with food is not a great idea. Using as small a knife as possible is best for safety, and makes the job much faster and easier. When you label a bag you should do it before the bag is handled with hands that have touched the food or are damp.
Thanks Cindy, I cover a lot of this in the written post that goes with this video and the one providing different ways to reduce tears. www.gettystewart.com/why-freezing-onions-is-a-good-idea/
Yeah, food processor didn’t work out for me , I end up with a lot of big pieces .
That’s too bad. Sometimes I’ll remove pieces that are the size I like and keep processing the ones that are bigger. Every food processor is different.
is it healthy way to save onions??plz inform
Yes, you won't lose much nutrition when freezing vegetables. Better than letting them sprout or go bad in storage for sure!
Can I fry from frozen?
Yes you can. Just remember anytime water and hot oil meet, there will be splatters. Frozen onions will have a little more water content than fresh.
Onions never make me tear while the lack of onions has almost made me cry.
Love that!
i love ur expressions
I think this was my very first video. Perhaps a little too dramatic!
Can you just put whole onion in the freezer?
Not recommended, it’ll be hard to cut and use it will be quite soft.
Wonderful tips, thank you for sharing! May I ask what model make is your food processor? I'm looking to buy one. :)
It's a Cuisinart, not sure exact model.
How I can save onion juice i use it for hair ?
Good question, I've not heard of using onion juice for hair. However, if you puree your onions in a food processor, you can certainly get a lot of onion "juice". I would freeze it in a double lined container for only a month and make a fresh batch every month for optimum quality.
Thanks a lot 🌷🌷
Mine always turn limp in the bag in the freezer, not good. Also NOT everyone has a food processor.
You're right, nemoryer, frozen onions, just like all veggies, lose their crispness when frozen. Not great for fresh salads but great for any cooked dishes. And no need for a food processor, use whatever method you usually use for chopping onions - just chop a few extra, toss 'em in a freezer bag to reduce the number of times you have to start from scratch.
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I can't tell if the blade is still in the processor, but NEVER, EVER, EVER put your hand in the processor without unplugging it. Pulling out the plug and plugging it back again takes 1 second, that's it. Always, Always do that.
oh good grief. there's always one of 'those' people on here.
Most (all?) food processors are designed with a critical safety feature that only allows the food processor to operate when the lid is on and clicked into position.
Try it for yourself. Try to run your food processor without the lid on. See?
Better safe than sorry. My processor will not operate without the lid. But you never know what makes and models are out there.
The blade was sitting on the counter to the right of her when she put her hand in the processor, take another look.
How is that supposed to work without the button on
Hi- can someone help me , i have cut onions and store them in my fridge , every time i open my fridge the smell of onion comes out 😰 what can i do about the smell 😣
Can you double bag them and make sure the bags seal very well? I use freezer grade bags and don't have issues.
Put them in a jar of any kind
Stick em in freezer for ten minutes before u chop em reduces eye stinging
great tip, thanks!
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Not bad for a food processor advertisement!!! LoL.. I usually peel them, cut'em in half and leave them in a bowl of water for 10 mins before chopping them. That ways I get "freshly chopped" onions!!!
I should get sponsored! Your method sounds great, but when I do 5 lbs of onions at a time I appreciate my machine!
+Rohan David This was my very first video - it makes me giggle to watch it and see how "animated" I am in this video.
+Getty Stewart you are right... You should get sponsored by Cuisinart! the whole time I watched your video, I kept comparing yours to mine. Obviously, many others did the same!
+Getty Stewart I'm telling you, you should start doing brand deals as well...there's good money !!!
use onion powder instead
Ahhh, the ultimate shortcut! I have made my own onion powder after dehydrating onions. It was good stuff!
shoulda pressed the air out of the bag both for better storage and for space saving.
Yup, you're absolutely right.
I'll suck the air out with a straw. I leave enough of the bag open to fit a straw in, suck the air out and then quickly seal the bag as I remove the straw using my teeth and still sucking air out.
When I was a child, my Mom put onions in the freezer and the everything in the freezer tasted like onions! Ugh! Onion-flavored ice cream is DISGUSTING! How do you do this so that doesn't happen?
Use good quality freezer grade bags. This works for me, for extra caution, double bag.
Thanks for the video. Loved it. You are also a beautiful looking lady.
You're welcome and thank you.
Some studies mentioned peeling and storing onions in fridge may not be a great idea as peeled or chopped onions can be easily contaminated by bacteria and pathogens present in the environment, which leads to oxidation of onions and this may lead to breeding of pathogens and do more harm than good..especially when its not vacumm seal in a way.
I freeze peel garlic in an airtight container but nvr onions.😬
Mayb each to their own but i rather play safe.😄
Freezing stops most pathogens from growing. Unless I see evidence to the contrary I’m not concerned about freezing onions. I wouldn’t recommend storing chopped or half cut onions for more than a week.
@@GettyStewart Ah okay sure will.
Thanks for the info too btw.
Sure beats canning!!!!
You bet!