Onion which end is the root

With the freshly cut stem side of the onion on your cutting board, cut the onion in half going through the middle of the root end. This cut is perpendicular to the first cut. Leave the root end attached, then peel off the tough outer layers. The root end keeps everything together, making this process a breeze. With the flat side of your onion half on the cutting board, carefully make horizontal cuts that are parallel to the board.

Hold the onion from the top and cut close to the root end but not all the way through. Then make vertical cuts lengthwise that are perpendicular to the horizontal cuts close to, but not through the root end. Last but not least, cut across your previous cuts, from the where the stem was to the root end. Pro tip: A well-sharpened knife makes this job easier and safer, because you'll need less pressure to make cuts.

United States. Dispose of the root end. To cut onion slices or wedges: Cut a whole peeled onion in half from stem to root. Make evenly spaced cuts with the grain. Separate each slice into individual rings.

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