what is the difference between a white, yellow, and red onion?

[Larry Caldwell]

Local white onions are pretty sweet, red onions are really sharp, and the yellow boilers and slicers are milder than I like. Sweet onions can come in either white or yellow.

The soil has a lot to do with it. Vidalia onions get their name from Vidalia, Georgia, where the soil is ideal for growing a tasty sweet onion. Walla Walla, Washington has a similar reputation.

[hellpaso]

Originally Posted by Larry Caldwell

The soil has a lot to do with it. Vidalia onions get their name from Vidalia, Georgia, where the soil is ideal for growing a tasty sweet onion. Walla Walla, Washington has a similar reputation.

Here in the Rio Grande Valley of Deep South Texas the sweet variety grown is known as the 1015 or Texas Sweet, developed at Texas A & M University. It's kind of a big deal in Texas.

I mainly use yellow onions for general purposes, but will sometimes use white ones if they look better or are significantly cheaper. We go through lots if onions!

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by Larry Caldwell

The soil has a lot to do with it. Vidalia onions get their name from Vidalia, Georgia, where the soil is ideal for growing a tasty sweet onion. Walla Walla, Washington has a similar reputation.

The specific variety has a LOT to do with it. Sweet onions have low sulfur content, and some varieties are simply genetically disposed to that characteristic. If you plant a typical yellow onion variety in Vidalia, you'll still get a sharp taste.

But combine a sweet variety with ideal soil and ideal growing conditions and you'll get maximum sweetness... onions that one can eat like an apple.

[SATX56]

Regardless of varying tastes and descriptions, here is an excellent use of white or yellow onions.

[bigtexan99]

1. Slice onions.

2. Place in crockpot, as many as will fit.

3. Sprinkle with kosher salt and drizzle with olive oil.

4. Cook 12 hours on low.

5. Eat.