Peel Pearl Onions

Pearl onions, also called small, silverskin or pickling onions, are sherry-shaped onion used in some French classical recipes such as :Bourguignon Beef, Veal blanquette, etc.

You may have avoided buying pearl onions because you thought: “There is no way I’m going to peel all of those!” 

But once you have learned how to peel them, you are going to be very surprised at how easy it is.And it’s worth the effort, because they really are delicious!

Start by putting the onions in a bowl and cover them with hot water from the tap. Let them soak for about 5 minutes. Then, with a paring knife, cut off the core and tip ends, and peel the skin off.

Once they are all peeled, you can add them to stews or soups. Or you could sauté them with some mushrooms and red pepper for a fabulously colorful vegetable dish.