I was watching the cooking channel and it was said that onions are to be kept out of the fridge because if the onion is kept in the fridge then its' sugars will turn to starch,is this right???
2006-11-25 08:59:36 · 12 answers · asked by G 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Onions should be kept in a cool, dark place until ready to use. After peeling and using part of an onion, then I put the rest in a zip lock bag in store in the fridge.
2006-11-25 09:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by dramma73 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you have to know how to harvest them. (usually this is done for you and you buy them at the grocers but, understanding what happens first is informative)
Onions should be harvested when most of the tops have fallen over and begun to dry. Carefully pull or dig the bulbs with the tops attached.
After harvesting, dry or cure the onions in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location, such as a shed or garage. Cure the onions for 2 to 4 weeks until the onion tops and necks are thoroughly dry and the outer bulb scales begin to rustle. After the onions are properly cured, cut off the tops about 1 inch above the bulbs. As the onions are topped, discard any that show signs of decay. Use the thicknecked bulbs immediately as they don't store well. An alternate preparation method is to leave the onion tops untrimmed and braid the foliage together.
Place the cured onions in a mesh bag, old nylon stocking, wire basket, or crate and store them in a cool, dry location. Storage temperatures should be 32 to 40°F. Possible storage locations include a basement, unused bedroom, or unheated garage. Since the temperature in an unheated garage may fall well below 32°F, an alternate storage site will be needed when bitterly cold weather arrives.
The storage life of onions is determined by the variety and storage conditions. Good keepers, such as Sweet Sandwich, that are properly stored should keep for several months. Onions will sprout if the storage temperatures are too warm. Rotting may be a problem in damp locations.
2006-11-25 17:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been keeping my onions in the fridge for years. This way when I peel one of them my eyes don't water. Doesn't seem to affect the flavor or the texture of the onion.
2006-11-25 23:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by smurfetta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you r supposed to put onions in the fridge because if you leave them on the counter or any where else then they will go bad quickly.
2006-11-25 17:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by dogan109 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to store onions is in a cool dry place not necessarily the fridge. The only reason you would put them in the fridge is to get them cold so that when you peel them they won't make your eyes teary and water like they would if they were room temperature.
2006-11-25 17:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im not sure about the sugar part but I;ve been keeping my onions in the fridge for years and they have always tasted fine.
2006-11-25 17:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I've put onions in the fridge many times, and it never ruined them. Let experience be your guide.
2006-11-25 17:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by tangerine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never keep onions in the fridge!
2006-11-25 17:03:49 · answer #8 · answered by IdoCare 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you heard it on a cooking show, its correct. I know thats where i put my onions after ive cut them and they do not stay crisp
2006-11-25 17:19:30 · answer #9 · answered by niptuck2630 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can be kept in the fridge
I do
2006-11-25 17:02:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋