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Close-up of a whole, tender Classic Butter Onion Boil, caramelized on top and resting in butter sauce.

Classic Butter Onion Boil

This recipe shows how powerful simplicity can be when ingredients are treated with care. This is a simple, rustic dish focused on basics done well.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 onions

Equipment

  • Grill or Oven
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large onions peeled
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place each onion on a sheet of foil.
  • Top each onion with butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Wrap the foil tightly around the onion.
  • Cook for 45 to 60 minutes until the onions are tender.
  • Carefully unwrap the onions and serve them hot.

Notes

By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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