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[lennyluminum]

this may be a dumb question but what is the right technique for making grilled onions for fajitas and such? I usually just but them in a pan on the stove with a little water and some EVOO. They are ok but they are never as good as you would get in a restaurant.

 

[66galaxie]

I think I would skip the water.
Just use the evoo or butter or a combination of the two.
Heat it up on medium high heat and saute until they are translucent, or until they are done the way you like them. I like mine mostly soft with just a little snap left in them.
I also season with salt and pepper.
For fajitas, you might want to use fajita seasoning on them.

Hope this helps.

 

[dexter]

That's pretty much how we do it here on the stove top. I can eat mine with the crunch, but I prefer them without it.

 

[rivet]

You got some good advice there...skip the water. If you want a bite of added taste, as you are sauteeing over high heat, add a splash of apple cider vinegar. It will evaporate almost immediately but leave a nice lingering background taste.

 

[lennyluminum]

thanks guys I'll give it a try

 

[fishawn]

Lenny, If your outside or want to do them on the grill just slice them up and wrap them in aluminum foil with a nice sized pat of butter & about 15-20 minutes on a medium grill they will be perfect. Add S & P if you want.

 

[jirodriguez]

Pan on med. high to high heat, make sure to pre-heat it well! I toss some onions and bell peppers with veggie oil and a little bit of the taco seasoning (make my own

). Toss them into the well pre-heated pan, keep the heat high, and don't overcrowd the pan - otherwise you end up just steaming them. For a finish I like to squirt them with 1/2 of a fresh lime right before I pull them out of the pan - enjoy!

 

[tntxajun]

I use an iron pan,, pre-heated ,, pitch in the onions with some jap quarters,,, EVOO, salt, pepper and lemon or lime juice when they are translucent. Ummmmmmmm!

Jack~

 

[bigsteve]

Butter in the pan with lots of beef boullion powder. Throw the onions in when the butter is hot. Add a couple of dashes of Worsty sauce and a touch of Merlot.

 

[crockadale]

Butter is good,don't forget the bacon... pork fat is always good.

 

[waysideranch]

butter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bigsteve]

 

[fired up]

CAST IRON! What you need is a really hot pan with a little bit of oil in it to quickly sautee the peppers and onions and bring out the natural sugars in them. If you put too much in the pan the veggies will steam instead of caramelize. I can guarantee that most places that serve fajitas dont put any wine or "secret" spices on their veggies.

 

[mballi3011]

I'm with the skip the water crowd on this one. I like them smoked too a little EVOO and some seasoning and Bam you have yummo onions.