Preserving Homegrown Onions
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Күн бұрынYou saw us go onion-crazy, and now it's time to preserve our massive onion harvest to make it last for the rest of the season, so in this video we're going long-term and sharing 3 of our favorite ways to preserve your onions in a delicious way!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Grabbing Garlic & Onions
02:10 - The Outdoor Cooktop Setup & Preparing Pickled Red Onion
06:54 - Cutting Onions For Dehydrator
08:03 - Dehydrator
08:56 - Making Onion Powder & Pickled Red Onion Taste Test
12:00 - Pulling The Biggest Onion Of The Season
13:25 - The Curing Table
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@thatjerseyb 11 ай бұрын
ok a few tips! for the onions in the freezer, first flash freeze them on a cookie sheet first, and then put them in the bag. you can get more in there without clumping together. for the onion powder, that happens because you ran it a bit too long and it did heat up so the sugars in the onions started to melt causing it to clump together. "conditioning" it can help with that. leave them dried for a few days in a jar with space. shake them up and make sure they aren't sticking together and that they are completely without moisture and then grind them. or you can add arrowroot powder to it to help prevent the caking. maybe a future garden idea? growing arrowroot?
@normachaney9074 11 ай бұрын
This is the best way for any powders.
@staceymoniz 11 ай бұрын
In Hawai`i we put rice in our salt shaker to keep it from clumping due to the humidity. Shaker top keeps the rice from coming out when you sprinkle... Congrats on your huge success with onions!!!
@AshBigs 11 ай бұрын
Same in FL. I thought they did it everywhere but nope
@deboz8793 11 ай бұрын
Ahhh, yes - Mom did that also. I need to add rice to my shaker too. Couldn’t figure out why/how to keep the salt from clumping. It got annoying when I needed a little salt.
@madara211000 11 ай бұрын
Most non commercial onions tend to want to create multiple bulbs almost like garlic, it's rather common once they get to a certain size. It actually takes specific breeding for big onions to not split into two. My biggest onion that I grew this year split into two.
@Jaison_jacob 11 ай бұрын
To prevent stickiness, add some raw rice to the shaker bottles. It can used for all powders as rice absorbs moisture. The rice wont fall out of the shaker bottles as well.
@TheBestPaJam 11 ай бұрын
Jacques’ excitement is so genuine when he tried the onion ‘chip’. LOVE IT!! For sure he went home and had a bowl of those. I’ve been re-inspired this season to start growing again and really expand on what I grow! Thanks!!
@A.J.AlbertCreative 11 ай бұрын
Simple pickling tip: If you put the onions in the mason jar first, and then add the liquid mixture, you'll have the exact amount of liquid needed before putting it on the stove to heat up
@lolloo13 11 ай бұрын
Last season I dehydrated some of my red onions and made onion powder with them and the powder came out a beautiful red/purple color ❤🧅
@cziviski1110 10 ай бұрын
To the video editor, thank you for putting in the funny sounds and images, keep it up.
@gonzo191 11 ай бұрын
I usually add about 1/4 tsp of corn starch to about 3 tbsp of X powders to prevent caking. The amount isn't set in stone but start with a little bit first and go to your liking. Since you've already blended it, just mix in bowl and put back in bottles
@barbarageorge7971 11 ай бұрын
Put a single layer of your onions on a cookie sheet and freeze, then put them in a freezer bag. This works for any veggies, meatballs etc that you freeze.
@tahursh637 11 ай бұрын
Mix corn starch (into your grinder once the powder is to your liking) and give it another quick pulse to get everything coated. If it's really humid, add a food grade desiccant pack.
@ellenkuang8853 11 ай бұрын
Corn starch or if they wanna go no additives, rice grains as long as the container is air tight will work. Or both in tandem. 😅
@geirkselim2697 11 ай бұрын
@@ellenkuang8853we always had rice in the salt shaker
@blossomvalleylife5503 11 ай бұрын
You should get some of the bamboo trays for your storage rack! I love using them as it makes clean ups really easy for dirt that falls through and for getting access to all of the stored produce. Right now my rack is entirely full of garlic and onions!
@originalwoolydragon8387 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, guys! 2023 was the first year I've ever been able to grow onions of any size and I've got a ton of them too. I'm trying all 3 of these ideas ASAP.
@JAYNEmM1962 11 ай бұрын
I put up 18 half pints of carmelized onion today. Love them. And it's my first year getting large onions from seed.
@Fontdizzle 11 ай бұрын
Hope you guys do an actual canning video for long term storage sometime!
@courtneycullen6289 11 ай бұрын
It's probably not homesteader approved, but I like to swap out part or all of the vinegar for lime juice. The limes cut the salicilic acid in the onions, so they are easier to digest and the lime with the coriander is bananas good. I lovelovelove this content. More please!
@pamt8430 11 ай бұрын
pickled red onions are delicious. First time I had them was on a steak sandwich from a chain restaurant ....fell in love. Vinegar and water 50/50 mix. some sugar...you choose (always start small and taste test) and 5-8 peppercorns. Great on burgers, turkey and chicken sandwiches with chipotle or sriracha mayo, sweet/sour/spicy (especially a grilled sandwich) mmm mmmm mmmmm, and of course steak sandwiches. Salads (lettuce), egg salad, tuna salad. Wraps. just try it you won't be mad. Use store bought onions if you don't grow your own, like me. Still trying to though. use a small jar to test out, 4 oz would be perfect for a first timer, to see if you like it.
@daisyblooms4813 11 ай бұрын
ok, now I'm hungry
@rachelevelyn22 10 ай бұрын
Y’all have got to make a blooming onion with one of those giant ones!!
@leahdshults 11 ай бұрын
You guys should try freeze drying the onion instead of dehydrating for the onion powder. Much more concentrated flavor!
@jamied4653 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha, I've never seen anyone toss their head back and pour onion powder on their tongues before, that was hilarious. Glad that was some good onion powder. Makes me want to go make my own. Lol
@lanetower3411 10 ай бұрын
Pickled red onions are amazing. And left over pickling solution (beautifully pink) makes great salad dressing when mixed with olive or avocado oil. I usually throw a chili pepper in there, sometimes a garlic bulb. Mmm
@ritzileclaire5990 10 ай бұрын
Wait! Before you blitz alllll the opinions, fill a big ole mason jar with the dried pieces. Here in Chicago I make a 1.5 qt crock pot of soup for lunch at work and I toss in all the dried stuff in different combos each day. Like, after doing sliced garlic I blitz it a bit, then sift the powder away from the granules (the granules are mighty tasty in soups and stews.. dried corn,onion,garlic,hot pepper flakes, and beans make the base of tortilla soup. I store a bit of all the dried herbs and veg ( bell peppers too) at work so I can wing it each day. Yummmmmy!
@daisyblooms4813 11 ай бұрын
k, the "enter laughing" doesn't get old :-)
@cumla 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for another funny and informative video. Btw. the editing is getting better and better!
@lolis110 4 ай бұрын
With the red onions if you pickle them with lime juice and add chopped habanero some salt and pepper. Chefs kiss !!👩🏽🍳😘
@tjduprey 11 ай бұрын
Rice works as a good desiccant but you need a shaker top that accounts for the rice size so you're not seasoning with rice
@greatvaluegameplay598 11 ай бұрын
I LOVE THESE GUYYS TOGETHER ....WHERE CAN I READ THE FAN FICTION????? LOL
@acandrea 9 ай бұрын
for the onion powder, I think you can use the outer layers, (if its clean of course).
@sheliaheverin8822 11 ай бұрын
I have a box chopper that I use. just cut the onion put it on the chopper and shut the lid. I don't know what I did my whole life without that thing. You can add cornstarch or arrowroot powder in the onion powder to make it clump less.
@deborahmarlewski6786 11 ай бұрын
I dry my chop onions via the dehydrator and my freeze drier. I keep the dried chopped onions in jars and vacuum bags. When I cook I grab the dried diced onions. I add the dried onions to my rice cooker when I am cooking rice for stir fry (and other dried veggies)....YUM
@saramorris6104 11 ай бұрын
I would give up so much for that mushroom towel on the oven door. Idek know what to Google to find it. It's the best hand towel I've ever seen in my life so far. And the pizza looks so good too.
@rhianabrooke 11 ай бұрын
I gotta say... I laugh right along with you at the beginning of every video.
@truthandlove0 4 ай бұрын
9:54 100% the same as a coffee grinder 😂 but seeing Kevin be so proud of himself 😆 Edit: 11:16 isn't corn starch used for that kind of stuff? 🤷♂️ Idk much, just a thought.
@morganmay1 11 ай бұрын
Onions typically split when they are over fertilized. Usually too much nitrogen is the cause. In addition under watering onion plants, and extreme temperatures can cause this to happen. Some onion varieties are more prone to splitting than others, and the amount of spacing between them is also a cause.
@gregzeigler3850 9 ай бұрын
I take and freeze scallion and garlic stalks, for a bit of flavor for cooking. The bulbs themselves, I just let them cure and keep them for fresh use.
@user-wk2kd9sr4p 11 ай бұрын
After I grind my onion/garlic etc. I put the powder back in the dehydrator to dehydrate it a second time in order to ensure it is completely dry. I do not use my Excalibur dehydrator for this though. I have a Nesco dehydrator I use for this additional step.
@Gardeningchristine 11 ай бұрын
I literally did this yesterday with some okra, green beans, and peppers I had laying around. Going to try them tonight. Great idea for onions too!
@growagarden54 11 ай бұрын
What variety of onions where they? I planted walla walla, and the split like yours, from too much watering. Once split, I've learned that they cannot be cured for log term storage. Best to use or dehydrate them. The ones that did not split where still really big and delicious. You can grind smaller batches at a time to prevent them powder from heating up. Then you can "condition" the powder prior to vacuum seal in jars for long term storage.
@lanetower3411 10 ай бұрын
If you want to go full homegrown swap peppercorns with arugula or poppy seeds. Mustard, celery or nasturtium seeds are interesting too. Arugula seeds are the best tho.
@michelledouglas8913 11 ай бұрын
Loved this video. Thank you for the easy preserving tips!
@KGBman85 11 ай бұрын
A few grains of rice will in the shaker will prevent the powder from sticking. Old Bulgarian method my grandma used to use XD
@tineejohnston9737 10 ай бұрын
The switch aro reminded with Martha Stewart lol 😋😇❤️ sprinkle powder onions on your bromance hahaha
@jeannet9592 11 ай бұрын
You two are so entertaining. Thanks for the great information too.
@morgan_inthe_garden 11 ай бұрын
Adding rice will help absorb the moisture in the onion power shakers!
@anne-9374 29 күн бұрын
Put in peppercorns to avoid the onion powder to clump. I am thinking you could dehydrate garlic and do the same thing. Should do a batch of mixed onione and garlic.
@beverlyzientara4502 11 ай бұрын
I think people add a little arrow root powder to homemade onion powder to keep it from clumping.
@franlinscott7506 11 ай бұрын
I deeply love my spice grinder! It grinds so beautifully! And being able to toss the lid and cup into the dishwasher is fantastic.
@carenmcfarland7034 11 ай бұрын
Would love to know what kind you have 😊
@anne-9374 7 күн бұрын
Just put a few peppercorns in your powdered onions. It will absorb the humidity. Do that for salt and any other thing that can take on humidity.
@belindaplayfair5971 9 ай бұрын
Use cornstarch to keep it seperated. Just 1/8 tsp depending on how much you're making.
@MattR759 10 ай бұрын
Can we get more of these videos, please! If I grow a lot, I don’t want it to go to waste, and I don’t want to just give it all away…some, sure…
@cynthiak2955 11 ай бұрын
Thanks guys! I am going to try all these ways!
@colsen4616 11 ай бұрын
Slicing the onions super thin with a mandoline and adding some oregano…perfect for tacos.
@joycebovee5818 11 ай бұрын
I just started growing bay leaf this summer!
@takid123 11 ай бұрын
I'm sure you've thought about building a root cellar Also DIY IQF I've done this in restaurant where we had dry ice and liquid nitrogen available Fill a vessel a yeti type cooler works well. 1/3 with a cryogenic either dry ice or ln2 Line your trays with sil pats or parchment line all the food not touching each other Stack the trays all the way up Close the lid*, wait 15 - 25mins shove everything into bags preferably inside the cooler to keep either the co2 or n2 in the bags with it The small amount of inert gas in the bags will help them not break and keep the flavor more consistent over time. Other notes a proper vacuum vessel should be used for liquid nitrogen you can risk cracking or just shattering coolers dry Ice is readily available in many stores or by local couriers and is more than sufficient at freezing things fast enough to stave of freezer burn for a long time. Though buying a very large vaccum vessel and getting it filled at a welding place to use ln2 at home for preservation is quite fun and relatively inexpensive
@udoheinz7845 11 ай бұрын
You can also do onion powder with the greens
@seharmon 11 ай бұрын
The desiccant packs are the way to go, and there are some that are food grade.
@j.d.x4451 11 ай бұрын
The all new ball book of canning and preserving has an AMAZING recipe for balsamic onion jam! Its delicious on burgers and in marinades for beef or pork...
@gregbluefinstudios4658 11 ай бұрын
AMAZING onions! Well done.
@ponwajeechrans7372 11 ай бұрын
Never grow them before, going to next year ❤❤❤
@oscarcaballero9014 11 ай бұрын
Looked like fun
@stacysb5449 27 күн бұрын
Add rice to the onion powder jar!!
@LoveyBicki 11 ай бұрын
Lol I love the intro!!! 😂❤
@callieshields1944 11 ай бұрын
I know it would be a lot more work but I would love to see an attempt at a caramelized onion powder!
@tpen891 11 ай бұрын
Freeze dry Onion is awesome.
@dustyflats3832 11 ай бұрын
Arrowroot has been used for anti caking. I freeze chopped onions flat and you can easily break off chunks. It’s the odor in the freezer that is hard to contain.
@Nikki-mx5my 11 ай бұрын
Definitely want to try making my own onion powder. If you don’t have a dehydrator how long should they be in the oven for?
@jessper3303 11 ай бұрын
More info on the spice and nut grinder please.
@evelyngorfram9306 11 ай бұрын
Freezer bag Pro Tip: date & label each bag. Pro Tip pro tip: it's much easier to label the bags *before* you fill them.
@quinnmurray2292 11 ай бұрын
Make French onion soup! It uses a ton of onions and it's delicious!!
@kathyreinhofer9275 10 ай бұрын
You can also Dehydrate your onions to make onion powder
@pollyjazz 11 ай бұрын
Why make powder? Using the flakes in cooking is just as good and in things like dips it adds a little texture. Recently I tried making a jar of fermented onions instead of pickling. Really easy, the salt water brine and a spoon of whey from a yogurt. Added some black pepper and ginger and after a few days it came out fantastic! Awesome in sandwiches like chicken or salmon or even peanut butter ( I prefer savory PB sandwiches instead of PBJ). 💕 😘
@he4rt5 7 ай бұрын
absolute classice refrigerator pickled classic banger recipe😙👌👌👌
@palmsandsand 11 ай бұрын
Add cornstarch to prevent sticking or create texture by not pulverizing to the same consistency. Potato starch would also work.
@esrcornwell 10 ай бұрын
More onions Hermit!
@tretre1692 11 ай бұрын
Love it!! Ive actually been thinking about doing this with some of my peppers! What dehydrator do you recommend/use?! TIA!
@jennbasil 11 ай бұрын
I really like my Cosori. It works really well, is quiet, and more affordable than the Excalibur (which is what Kevin is using).
@tretre1692 11 ай бұрын
@@jennbasil thank you!! I’ll take a look at that!
@christiegrows2022 11 ай бұрын
Arrowroot powder or corn flour to stop the onion powder caking
@kcgaidin 11 ай бұрын
Love it!
@marygrott8095 11 ай бұрын
How do you getbyourbonioms to grow so large? Do you have a video on it that you could link?
@idahohoosier8989 9 ай бұрын
AND IF Y'ALL REFRIGWRATE BEGORE FREEZING, THERE WILL B A LOT LESS CONDENSATION. This is how I freeze all my food, even leftovers. Blessings, julie
@justjlll4596 11 ай бұрын
You can pack the bag of chopped onions pretty tight and once they are frozen just bang the bag on counter like you would a bag of ice and they separate just fine! I pack as much as I can in a gallon bag!
@CartersGardens 6 ай бұрын
Lol salt is the one we need to get right lol. I leave the sugar out of alot of my recipes lol
@Mihhgvhiih 11 ай бұрын
Sweeet nice onions I grew a few nice red onions
@thepeff 11 ай бұрын
I dehydrate my onions without turning them into powder. They're easier to use as a sandwich or burger topper or in place of fresh onions. I usually just buy my onion powder
@erntaku 11 ай бұрын
I concur. Dried, chopped onion leaves way more options open, and clumping isn't an issue. I usually just grind em when I need powder.
@greentree211 11 ай бұрын
you should freeze dry the onions for onion powder!
@LK-fl5zf 10 ай бұрын
can you place a link for crowdsource
@Loogiemistress 11 ай бұрын
Couple grains of rice in the onion powder will keep it from clumping in the jar
@FlavourFool 11 ай бұрын
Was that a joke about the rarity of bay trees in the US? In the UK I seem to walk past them where ever I go, yet people buy the awful dried ones in plastic packets in the supermarket instead of picking a few when they see them 🤷♀️
@LauraPerry63 10 ай бұрын
My sister freezes cucumbers on trays then puts them in a bag I will tell her to do onions that way too
@erikaskaar 10 ай бұрын
Onion Santa😂
@cherrygripe4961 11 ай бұрын
I cut, dehydrate, then grind and dehydrate, grind that again if its cakey.
@MimiGardens 11 ай бұрын
I wonder if storing with some uncooked rice would help. We do that for salt.
@KeithandPamBilyeu 11 ай бұрын
Pam here….i think if you ‘freeze dried’ you would not have the stickiness of your onion powder. But dang they are pricy!!
@Pachinko1 11 ай бұрын
Try Caramelised Red onion chutney in a Thermomix. The best chutney on earth!
@Tevo581 11 ай бұрын
Where, is a good idea, to buy onions and garlic from to start growing in my yard?
@myurbangarden7695 11 ай бұрын
I love it!
@moirad6579 11 ай бұрын
Try arrowroot powder to prevent the onion powder from sticking
@cathydavis8111 11 ай бұрын
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch will prevent caking
@becomingwildandfree8647 11 ай бұрын
Add rice to your shaker...keeps it from clumping
@bbardy3924 11 ай бұрын
I found this rather appealing
@daisyblooms4813 11 ай бұрын
oh, you
@TedK4307 11 ай бұрын
Do you sell the onion rack?
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