No More Tears (Chopping Onions) (freezer, glass, teeth, onion)

[RevelationWriter]

- I found out this little helpful hint is really a big hit.

When cutting onions do so on multiple layers of Paper Towels.
And you'll never cry again. Amazing how well this works.
Once you do it you always will.

[weltschmerz]

Originally Posted by RevelationWriter

- I found out this little helpful hint is really a big hit.

When cutting onions do so on multiple layers of Paper Towels.
And you'll never cry again. Amazing how well this works.
Once you do it you always will.

Seems like a dreadful waste of paper.

[Dirt Grinder]

I love onions - LOTS of onions, so the tears I shed while preparing them are well worth it.

[PerryTheFoodie]

Oh really? I wanna try this..But it's def a waste of papers.. I also read an article that you have to soak the onions first in the water for like 5--10 minutes before chopping it.

[TabulaRasa]

Running it under cold water, putting it briefly in the freezer, etc. Will work, too.

[Natsku]

Running under cold water always works for me. I never bother though and just put up with the tears

[arrieros81]

I rinse the onion to help get the skin off and it seems to reduce the aroma.

[lubby]

Is it true holding a match stick between your teeth works? I remember this tip from the movie "The Help" but wasn't sure if it was true.

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by lubby

Is it true holding a match stick between your teeth works?...

Only if it's a full moon and there's frost on the ground.

[apexgds]

I didn't realize that for years I've been chopping onions with ZERO tears. Didn't even think about it.

Then a couple nights ago, I found myself cutting onions and crying buckets. What had I done differently? I was wearing my glasses. Normally, I wear contacts. I had no ideas that my contacts prevent me from crying when cutting onions.

Lesson learned.