Food That Time Forgot: Roasted Onions

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[chipcook]

Let's just be clear, here, sir. No episode of Townsends has ever been a throwaway. I am confident I am not alone here..

[loreshdw]

When I was about 12 I found a recipie for "onion roasted in cinders". I convinced my parents to let me use our wood burning fireplace in the living room. It was delicious

[ryancoody]

Your roasted onions got me through college. I’m not kidding.

[adamcurtin]

“Why bother with smaller onions “: some small or odd shaped onions show up for free in food bank or surplus situations. Instead of peeling and chopping the little things, just bake them!

[reekz]

I remember the onion video. I baked one right after.

[SamClemens-idcl]

Yes! I did the baked onion recipe. I introduced it to a friend, also.

It standd in stark comparison to TikTok recipes which are trying to do "quick & easy" recipes which are actually a combination of comparatively expensive, already cooked, over-processed junk foods.

Then there is baked onion. A real food. They are good.

[steakwilliams]

I remember that old onion video. I used to take onions camping and I’d cook them pretty similar to this, except the onion went right into the coals. When I was in my youth and very poor I used to eat so many onions, because they were so cheap. I literally threw the onion on a cookie sheet or wrapped in foil for an hour in the oven and slap a little butter on it when it came out. Crazy how that’s basically what our ancestors did hundreds of years ago. Onions are like a best friend to me. More onion videos please! 🧅

[brianartillery]

I watched it, felt hungry, and went and baked a couple. Probably one of the most meltingly delicious things I have ever eaten. It shouldn't, by rights, be as good as it is - but it is. The flavours released by the cooking are both subtle and complex.
It's a go-to snack now.
Thank you for showing it to me. 👍👍👍

[Kay-bhjz]

I'll be honest, I tried this recipe originally because I'm poor. 4 pounds of onions is 5 dollars and they don't go bad easily. A small amount of butter or oil, wrap it in foil and bake, and you have a cheap and filling side dish.

[Ater_Draco]

Definitely not forgotten in Wales. Lots of people have them with their Sunday roasts. Thanks again for a great video

[pietroleone]

I'm in Italy, in Piedmont, roasted onion are sold by local discount daily.

[fb]

Really enjoyed the previous roasted onion video. Its really interesting how these staple foods have evolved in their uses and preparation over time.

[raideurng]

As the old sayings go:
A kitchen without onions is an empty kitchen.
What does every recipe start with? Prepare an onion.
Onions and butter is the most delightful smell in existence.

[anyaoberkirsch]

Thanks to your throw away episode, my family found a great meal that we enjoy a couple times a month.

[Mila-Coffey]

During the summer, I create "melted onions" by grilling a couple of wallawallas till tender, then peeling off the burnt coating and salting them. Everyone adores them. When I go to town, even folks I don't know ask me about it.

[OuiOui-huko]

Has it been 6 years since the baked onion video? I've been baking onions ever since. It's the one dish I make over and over again. Roasting other vegetables? Throw a couple onions in the oven too.

[DENNISPS]

My dad used to cook whole onions peeled in the pressure cooker. Served with butter and salt. Was always my favorite. I’ve done the baked onions several times now. Brings back memories

[Lorriann]

I remember this onion video. I recently bought one of your new mugs at Christmas and in the box along with the mug was a card for roasting onions. What a great gift. Thank you, Jon and all the Townsends team for all you do!

[KnightsofGaming]

It's always a treat whenever Townsend uploads. Every video is very therapeutic to watch 😊

[LeprechaunFireman]

Sometimes, when I grill steaks, I will wrap onions in foil and roast them. My kids LOVE them!!!! 8:44