Red and brown onions
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Red and brown onions
I've grown far too many red onions - can I use them as 'normal' onions?
I've read contradictory info = some articles say they a sweeter, some ay they have less sugar Would I be able to tell the difference?
I've read contradictory info = some articles say they a sweeter, some ay they have less sugar Would I be able to tell the difference?
Terri x
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Re: Red and brown onions
You'll be able to tell the difference if you eat them raw.(Which would be nice).Cooked(equally nice) depends on the variety.To be honest,you CANT have too many onions(red,brown or white) so happy days all round!
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Re: Red and brown onions
Just use them as onions, this year my red onions didn't really come to anything.. but last year I just picked whichever colour I fancied and used it as an onion. Red onions are prettier where the onion is still visible - salads, etc. You won't know the difference in a casserole, or even as steak'n'onions.
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Re: Red and brown onions
[quote="oldjerry"]You'll be able to tell the difference if you eat them raw.(Which would be nice).quote]
Yes, I had grown them for salads and salsas and almost all of the 100 sets have turned into grapefruit sized onions.
The brown/yellow haven't done half so well and about a third ran straight to seed. I'm so glad I can use the red instead.
Yes, I had grown them for salads and salsas and almost all of the 100 sets have turned into grapefruit sized onions.
The brown/yellow haven't done half so well and about a third ran straight to seed. I'm so glad I can use the red instead.
Terri x
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Re: Red and brown onions
I've had a quite horrendous year this year for onions. Most of my red onions went to seed from about May so I have plenty of seed for next year assuming the taylors bulbs are not H1 etc but even so I like an experiment....GeorgeSalt wrote:Just use them as onions, this year my red onions didn't really come to anything.. but last year I just picked whichever colour I fancied and used it as an onion. Red onions are prettier where the onion is still visible - salads, etc. You won't know the difference in a casserole, or even as steak'n'onions.
I'll second old Gerry. You can never have too many onions, if, after reading the comments you still think you have too many you can have my addy and I'll even pay the postage, lol.
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Re: Red and brown onions
Onions have been funny this year. This year I had the same cheap-as-chips Sturon and Stuttgarter Giant sets from B&Q that many people have reported struggling with (I was late getting seed sorted), but mine have done great. My red onions from seed (Long Florence) have done nothing.
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Re: Red and brown onions
Yes the red ones are sweeter, personally I much prefer them. It also appears they are better for you, I quote: "Red onions have a higher concentration of flavonoids in the outer layers, which, according to a Cornell study, can help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Red onions also contain the brain-boosting flavonol quercetin, which helps keep memory in tip-top shape." (http://www.fitsugar.com/Benefits-Nutrit ... s-19884741)
The drawback is that they don't keep quite so well as the yellow ones, but they'll still last a few months in our shed.
Did you know that for optimal health benefit it is best to cut up an onion 10 minutes before putting it in the pan? And then cook no longer than 15 minutes on low-medium heat. This is ensures maximum synthesis of the sulfur compounds. For garlic the best time is 5 minutes.
It may be a nuisance to watch the clock that closely while cooking, but when it counts it's worth knowing. Love, Annemieke.
The drawback is that they don't keep quite so well as the yellow ones, but they'll still last a few months in our shed.
Did you know that for optimal health benefit it is best to cut up an onion 10 minutes before putting it in the pan? And then cook no longer than 15 minutes on low-medium heat. This is ensures maximum synthesis of the sulfur compounds. For garlic the best time is 5 minutes.
It may be a nuisance to watch the clock that closely while cooking, but when it counts it's worth knowing. Love, Annemieke.
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Love, Annemieke
And if you are interested in food and/or health, have a look at my website:
http://ThoughtforFood-aw.blogspot.com.
Love, Annemieke
Re: Red and brown onions
I regularly use red instead of brown in cooking. The only difference I have noticed is the colour - when cooked, they can lose their red and become a bit greyish, which has made for some slightly odd looking frittatas. I suspect this will matter more to some people than others!
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