Better Than Store-Bought Homemade Onion Powder (With Dehydrator)

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Making your own onion powder at home is a very simple project. Homemade onion powder really puts store-bought powder to shame... the taste is much better, there are no fillers, preservatives or other questionable ingredients and it only takes a few dollars worth of onions and a few minutes of time to make.
But beware, once you try it you may never be able to go back to the store-bought version. Like always, homemade is the best!
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@BellaluvsRob 4 жыл бұрын

May look silly but I wear goggles when I cut onions. I never have any burning in my eyes!

@questionresearch8721 3 жыл бұрын

I don't blame you. I'm tired of crying.

@RockMonger 3 жыл бұрын

Heh, thats actually a great idea lol

@calandrak.8147 3 жыл бұрын

Lol good idea tho

@noelwalker8599 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I feel goofy, but it absolutely works.

@28ebdh3udnav 3 жыл бұрын

I put some country music to have a reason to cry

@007darryl 6 жыл бұрын

My wife and I love you and how simple you explain things. God bless...

@edieboudreau9637 6 жыл бұрын

To remove that strong smell from your grinder use it for dried or stale bread of any type (even gluten free) afterwards-- in other words make bread crumbs in it. It will take away the odor if enough ground in it & your breadcrumbs will be great on top of soup or fish or even chicken.

@Pinkenstein 6 жыл бұрын

Edie Boudreau Nice pro tip!

@edieboudreau9637 6 жыл бұрын

MrYeshuaisyhwh -- I can't take credit. My Great- Aunt Lucy did all this when I was a kid & others weren't doing any of this.

@ruforufo2185 6 жыл бұрын

cool idea, then you'd have onion flavored breadcrumbs. :-D

@dawnnonya184 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea :-)

@janicevidro79 5 жыл бұрын

Might even want to make an Italian bread crumb. Great tip!

@Jeff-rd6hb 2 жыл бұрын

Home made onion powder from home grown onions is amazing. I make mine using a combination of green onion tops & stored bulbs, dehydrated, and then ground into powder. I used to have a big container of onion powder from Costco. When I tasted my own powder vs. store-bought I immediately dumped the store-bought stuff out. So now I've got a Costco-sized container of delicious home made onion powder. 😋

@angelab4652 4 ай бұрын

Ya gotta love large containers

@carolyns1131 10 ай бұрын

I am finishing up all the onions from my garden-dehydrated/powdered! Last year I did caramelized onions.

@jamesarthurbanta9788 4 жыл бұрын

I positively LOVE you for making and sharing this video! made my first batch a few days ago and garlic too. I baked a chicken using these powders and my beloved lady and I were in TEARS at the richness of the flavor! I can't wait to learn more from you. And Ellie can't wait for me to do more cooking! 🤓

@Pinkenstein 6 жыл бұрын

So many great tips in the comments already! I've already planted 160 onions and they're really starting to pop up! I am certain we will not use them all before they start to get weird, so I'm very glad to know what to do when the time comes! Thank you for yet another great lesson! It's good to see you again.

@ardenpeters4386 2 жыл бұрын

wow

@angelenerash5160 6 жыл бұрын

I think we tend to make things more difficult than they should be. This is a very simple process. Thank you!

@stephanieh.777 4 жыл бұрын

Just a tip: Stainless steel eliminates onion & garlic odor! As you rinse your hands, rub them along the faucet and rinse again; if you've got the smells in your dehydrator, take a stainless steel spoon and rub it all over the tray, then rinse the tray; it should kill the odors fairly quickly.

@pinschrunner 2 жыл бұрын

I have a piece of stainless steel in the shape of a soap bar on a rubber mat at my sink. Removes onion, fish, garlic and all strong smells. Never.loses potency. I have had mine for 20+ years DEFINITELY WORTH IT AND AMAZING PURCHASE THAT I HAVE GOTTEN MY MONEY OUT OF DAILY. IT WORKS ALSO FOR SO MANY OTHER SCENTS THAT YOU DONT WANT ON YOUR HANDS! IT IS AS WONDERFUL AS A LEMON HAND BOWL!!!!❤️❤️👍💕💕🍓🌞🌞🍊🍊🍊🍊❤️🍋🍋👍🍓❤️🎃❤️❤️❤️❤️💕🐾

@stephanieh.777 2 жыл бұрын

@@pinschrunner I have seen those for sale, and if you already have one, definitely use it! But I personally don't like "one use" gadgets, and nearly everyone has a stainless steel faucet already...

@itstheblessing 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video . Enjoyed it . Just a little tip , take a spray bottle and put vinegar and water in it . If the onions are really strong you can use half vinegar and half water . Shake it up and spray on the onions while chopping , slicing etc. spray more vinegar and water mixture as you need it . You won't have any tear's ! My son told me about this tip while I was crying from chopping onions . Works like a charm . Hope this helps . Blessings , Linda

@Pinkenstein 6 жыл бұрын

Ooh, neat! I'm excited to try this!

@kaiwairua7981 9 ай бұрын

Just dont chop the hairy ends off and you wont cry. Always leave it on, even if u cut in half. Then slice/dice

@maureenmattimore8324 4 жыл бұрын

Try making leek powder. It’s delicious and a bit milder than onion powder. I didn’t like composting all those lovely green tops of the leeks so I washed them well, let them air dry for a while, then snipped them into uniform pieces with a scissors. No crying and so much faster than slicing onions. Dehydrate and powder the same way as in the video. Your house smells wonderful since leeks are not as strong. Delicious in eggs, casseroles, roasts etc.

@amyahdocq8835 6 жыл бұрын

Onion skin also makes a wonderful dye for wool and fabric :)

@quiltedladibug1 6 жыл бұрын

If you store onions with the root down, the strength will go down to the root, and then cut that root end first you will not cry. I promise This works. Restaurant used this technique. Or store them cold. The strength is not as strong. Give it a try. Root end first

@melodyclark4347 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this info. Still teaching after two years 😁.God bless you.

@maryannesimmons4068 3 жыл бұрын

This is true, read that tip many years ago and it does work.

@YeshuaKingMessiah 3 жыл бұрын

I always cut that first and store them root down Without my contact lenses in, I’m in pain from the fumes

@B3RG3RS0N Жыл бұрын

When I'm looking for some knowledge and see your face in the video it puts big smile on my face. Thank You for taking time and showing all this

@abdelhamidahlouch6149 4 жыл бұрын

Some rural areas in the south of Morocco they dry onions and they make very delicious pancakes of them ;flour and olive oil . they call them Azalim in the Berber language . thanks for the video

@christinecharles2679 6 жыл бұрын

I am in the UK and use Bicarbonate of soda, which is, I think baking soda in the US to remove smells. Works really well to take away the smell from your trays/blender etc. One teaspoon per pint of warm water. Use it to wash or soak anything that needs deodorising. Thanks for the video, I will give dried onions a go this year .

@KristinatMiniSliceoffarm 6 жыл бұрын

The first time we did this the entire house smelled like French onion soup haha, but I've learned to keep all the bedroom doors closed and the dehydrator goes in a closed room with a fan when we do onions and garlic ... homemade is EXTRA tasty

@donnadaly3303 6 жыл бұрын

Kristin at Mini Slice of farm What make dehydrator do you use? 😀

@KristinatMiniSliceoffarm 6 жыл бұрын

Donna Daly we have the Excalibur 9 tray with the timer 😊, have been using it for 4 years now and it still runs like new 💟

@donnadaly3303 6 жыл бұрын

Kristin at Mini Slice of farm I am researching as I am going to be getting one. Thanks for that. 💗

@KristinatMiniSliceoffarm 6 жыл бұрын

Donna Daly you are welcome :)

@loriluck2145 6 жыл бұрын

If your range vents to the outside you could set the dehydrator on the stove and use that. I found that it helps a lot.

@jenniferb8981 6 жыл бұрын

I've missed you guys! Awesome! Thank you!

@serdalkaptan 2 жыл бұрын

I watched both of your garlic and this onion powder recipes, and they are both great! Thank you for sharing. Regards from Canada . . . .

@Gail6blessings 6 жыл бұрын

I just found your videos and am LOVING them! Thank you for taking the time to help so many families get healthy!

@LittleCountryCabin 6 жыл бұрын

It's so good to see you back! I missed seeing you and your great videos! Thanks for another great one. Homemade is so much better and healthier! God bless you and your sweet family😀

@rockymountainkitchen7834 6 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad I found your channel a few months ago. I love all the things you do in the kitchen and garden! Keep up the great work!

@chelinfusco6403 6 жыл бұрын

Caroline!! I've missed you! You are looking wonderful! Thank you for the tip on the onions. I have some I need to get busy and dehydrate. Great to see you again. Hugs to kids and baby!

@RockMonger 3 жыл бұрын

I like to make a blend. I make powder, flakes, and chopped all dehydrated. But I use yellow onion, white onion, leeks, and green onions all mixed together.

@duchett743 6 жыл бұрын

Tip, to keep eyes from watering when chopping onions,put onions in fridge for approx. 20 minutes.

@SpiritHawk 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the aprons hanging behind you :) Your beautiful children are very lucky to be brought up with wisdom and skills.

@debrahenderson798 6 жыл бұрын

Yay you're back. ;)

@beccacoleman498 8 ай бұрын

If you light a candle and place it near the cutting board while youre chopping onions, the candle with burn off the fumes from the onions and you wont tear up as much, maybe not at all. Works for me!

@brendaarchambault7014 4 жыл бұрын

Carolyn got a tip for you, if you pit the onion/ s into the freezer for a few mins. You can cut them with out crying

@olivers333 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos.. it’s so generous of you to give these for free. I just love them and am learning so much. Hugs from Australia 😀

@JulesSaunders 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I just started watching your channel 2 days ago and I'm hooked! Thank you so very much for all the time you take to teach us peeps out here, in the wide world of net, all your fabulous homesteading works! Sincerely, Jules! ♥

@thequiltedmule 6 жыл бұрын

Yep....I'm going to do this!!!!! I love using onion powder in my dishes. Kristie

@staceyferron5987 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try this! Thanks!

@lenardstephen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you needed to see this. I will be trying this I hope. Much love from Philly!

@fondoftheduh 6 жыл бұрын

I love your channel! I learn so much about what my grama tried to tell me while living in the city.

@ascent8487 3 жыл бұрын

I genuinely love this channel.

@nnovaroza 4 жыл бұрын

Don`t trow the onion shells. You can make a very good antivirus tea, or you can use it for coloring soup and for coloring ester eggs. You get a nice chestnut brown color.

@deborahjiggens7199 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! as soon as I get home from the store w/onions I immediately put them in my fridge crisper... then I don't cry when slicing them! it really does work!! I just made green onion powder🍃 it's delicious!! BTW.. Lovely Family You Have💚

@shifrabaila6673 2 жыл бұрын

After checking out your home-made garlic salt, I checked this video out as well and look forward to making it. Again, In Israel I could not find onion powder, so I ordered it on Amazon and paid through the nose to get it. You have just saved me a huge amount of money when I finally run out of onion powder. Thank you so very much

@malikawiggles9666 6 жыл бұрын

I do this, as well as with garlic and celery. Nice to see a GOOD video of it. Thank You!

@AnnieandCC 3 жыл бұрын

I love the collection of aprons behind you! ❤

@deborahfranzen6168 6 жыл бұрын

Last month I sliced at least 15 pounds of yellow onions to make and can French onion soup. I used safety goggles that fit close to your face...like a scuba mask. It was amazing!!! Not one tear. Next time you cut onions, you may want to give this a try.

@teresaroman3348 6 жыл бұрын

I was gifted with 2 bags of older onions, dehydrated the slices and love using them in all kinds of dishes! I will try the powerd soon!

@redlily8101 3 жыл бұрын

Back in my younger years when I wore hard contact lenses, I was the official onion chopper in my family, didn't bother me one bit. Now I grow sweet onions only, today I am drying any that are going soft. Not crying but I do have a burning of my eyes. Six racks in my food dryer so pretty good test. Enjoy your videos, thanks

@Carltonfamilyfarms 6 жыл бұрын

That was great!!! Been missing you.

@heyitsj1834 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I was looking for this for a while. I just subscribed. Cheers again!!

@vynedvyne59 Жыл бұрын

Wow how much you have come into your self on the channel I was watching how to make garlic salt and this one played next. It inspires me to give KZfaq a try

@teamambrose74 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing this

@HelpBeyondChurch1 3 жыл бұрын

I always keep my onions refrigerated. I never cry slicing them! I tried everything from holding bread of crackers in my mouth to everything else! Refrigerating them actually works!!

@terrim.602 2 жыл бұрын

The flavor is soo much better than store bought!

@maryreynolds5310 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I had no idea just how simple it is to do this.

@VahidNajafii 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely kitchen.

@lindapotter4741 5 жыл бұрын

Oh dear. Another brilliant idea. We grew too many and unfortunately we let a whole bunch of our onions go moldy because I canned quite a lot and didn´t know what else to do. That won´t happen again. Thanks Carolyn.

@leonilabacho477 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a wonderful tip,thank you.

@DecimalZer0 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Loved this!! Great tip, thank you!! ❤👍

@marygrott8095 3 ай бұрын

I take an extra step (mostly hands off) and carmelize the onions in the slow cooker with a little bit of water. That makes a delicious broth. I save the broth for future use. Then the next day I dehydrate the onions sbd eventually make the onion powder. Way better than store bought!

@HomesteadingFamily 3 ай бұрын

Great idea!!

@monjournalmyjourney1643 6 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite! I am learning Soooooo much .Thank U 😘💕

@elizabethcleland6267 4 жыл бұрын

am lucky am widow live on my own i put them on b4 bed and its fine by morning i use my skins for flavouring and colour for my wool am a scot so am very frugal

@timkruse4548 6 жыл бұрын

Cold/refrigerated onions don't affect your eyes when slicing and dicing.

@amsohn1 5 жыл бұрын

Great video... thanks for the wonderful information... blessings

@pinschrunner 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Florida and will certainly try this, but outdoors on the terrace! Maybe it will chase away the.vermin....

@michaellovell1368 4 жыл бұрын

I have recently bought an air fryer rotisserie and was going to buy some onion powder on my next shop. You have convinced me that I needn't bother. I'm preparing my onions now, obviously wearing a gas mask :) My Air Fryer goes down to 65c (I live in England and they switched us to centigrade) So I'll dehydrate them there. Thanks for this lovely video.

@suzieparis6821 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you..im 62 n learning so much from your channel

@jaclynbrown8641 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your eye watering sacrifice. I am learning alot from you and your family.

@annaking9213 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for teaching me how to dry onions and garlic.

@MisterTee2010 4 жыл бұрын

I found that after drying, to freeze the onions un-powdered? Take some out of the freezer and grind as needed. Much more fresh. Same works for garlic. I use a pestle and mortar.

@VickiAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Carolyn, you're great!👍💜

@RiverPlaid 6 жыл бұрын

thank you...you are a blessing.

@amandaklemstine9704 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@olivers333 6 жыл бұрын

Haha my mouth watered when you were smelling it and telling us how great it was. 😂

@muddyacres9334 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you!! I did my garlic earlier this year. Onion is a wonderful idea. I'll have to do this. I use a lot of onion powder in recipes. It's a time saver. It'll be good t know it isn't all GMO or anything.

@inatera6086 2 жыл бұрын

My grandma's tip on onion cutting tear prevention: have a bowl with cool water to dip fingers and then poke water in your nose. Or more often than not I usually rinse my nose with running water in between large amounts of onion cutting.

@epayne 6 жыл бұрын

This channel is giving me lifeeee

@alanacartes3382 4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@CookwithCatalina 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now I need a dehydrator to play with it :)

@philstat100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I have to do that!

@1forthepeople969 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video. I have both the dehydrator & the onion. I sure do hate it whenever I find a 'bad' onion because I kept it way to long. Thank you for sharing. 🖒🖒

@NCRoots2011 Жыл бұрын

SO very happy I have found you and your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Question related to dehydrating onion. Do you place any type of desiccant/moisture eater in the jar?

@danakarloz5845 4 жыл бұрын

Oh how I would love to be an apprentice in your homestead...😍

@AAAA-vu7fp 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos.You are great!

@supercheezies 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! ..not to mention all the plastic from all those stare bought ones!! You’re amazing:)

@checkdacontract 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@md.saifulazamkhan8052 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@carriem7832 3 жыл бұрын

I worked in a restaurant and we kept our onions in the cooler Which helped with the eye problem and wore swim googles When chopping and never had a crying problem....

@LaurieChistine 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness...my daughter would love those dehydrated onion strips as a snack.

@louiseswart1315 2 жыл бұрын

I put a wooden spoon in the door of my oven when I dry rusks to keep it slightly ajar. That brings the temperature down slightly so the don't brown from too high heat at minimum setting

@mikeandrone1026 5 жыл бұрын

Love your vids. So educational. Would love to live in woods off the grid and get back to the old means of survival n eating.

@nikkid114 6 жыл бұрын

I am hoping to grow enough of my own onions this year to be able to do this!!

@raverpartyelectro 6 жыл бұрын

if u use a coffee grinder u can grind some rices after to remove all odors

@aprilanonymous7237 6 жыл бұрын

Pablo Alcazar cornmeal also works.

@mcdc101201 3 жыл бұрын

I have to wear my kids ski goggles! Lol

@ivorykeys1566 6 жыл бұрын

NO CRY METHOD THAT HONESTLY WORKS !! I was watching Rachel Ray and I NEVER saw her CRY while prepping onions and I begin to pay attention to every little detail... The one thing I noticed, Rachel was forever talking and had her mouth open... Later I read somewhere to do that. When chopping onions, NEVER EVER EVER TAKE EVEN 1 BREATH OF AIR THROUGH YOUR NOSE BUT CONSTANTLY BREATHE THROUGH YOUR MOUTH!!! When you breathe through your nose, it triggers your sinus area which enhaling the strong onion scent triggers your tear glands. I have been doing this for yrs now and IT REALLY REALLY WORKS. I do cut the onion always at the tail end first, NOT the root end but I honestly don't think that matters.... If you slip and take 1 breath through your nose, chances are you'll tear up. PLEASE GIVE THIS A TRY LET ME KNOW BACK HERE... I just keep my mouth open & breathe through it the whole time while messing with onions.

@dollyperry3020 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@andrievbastichy8551 2 жыл бұрын

👍 nice Rapunzel hairstyle in this video!😁

@marijoheitman2577 6 жыл бұрын

Heard if you burn a candle while chopping, no tears 💧

@reneemorris9899 6 жыл бұрын

Chew the end of a match stick to help keep your eyes from watering while chopping onions.

@scruffy6151 6 жыл бұрын

Good information thank you.

@janiceashley9771 5 жыл бұрын

Can I get the same results by drying the onions on parchmenpaper in the oven. If so on what temperature, and how long, or will the heat destroy the nutritional value. Thanks again for taking time out of busy day, to show us, your gold nuggets of knowledge. 😃😃😃

@kuzadupa185 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind having wet onions, like when making soup that uses onions, you can place the onion UNDER WATER when cutting it. The water catches any onion juice that gets thrown into the air, when cutting onions.