Cutting onions-HELP

[Joz]

First of all, I LOVE onions. My mother tells the story of how I use to crawl thru grandpa's garden with an onion in each hand and a bite out of eat onion!

BUT, to peel an onion sends me into fits. I can barely get thru half an onion without tears streaming down my face and the burn is insatiable. I look like someone poked me in both eyes.
I've tried cutting them wearing glasses. I've tried breathing thru a mask. Is there a solution?

 

[Mr. P]

First of all, I LOVE onions. My mother tells the story of how I use to crawl thru grandpa's garden with an onion in each hand and a bite out of eat onion!

BUT, to peel an onion sends me into fits. I can barely get thru half an onion without tears streaming down my face and the burn is insatiable. I look like someone poked me in both eyes.
I've tried cutting them wearing glasses. I've tried breathing thru a mask. Is there a solution?

The best thing I ever found that works, is....Burning a candle just beside the cutting board, just a regular ole candle...works great!

 

[Joz]

The best thing I ever found that works, is....Burning a candle just beside the cutting board, just a regular ole candle...works great!

Thank you. I will definately give it a try next onion I wrestle. Sure wish I'd have known that earlier today!

 

[Shattered]

It also helps if your onions are cold...

(Course, what do I know - P thinks that since I don't cry when cutting onions, I'm just an insensitive brute)

 

[Mr. P]

It also helps if your onions are cold...

(Course, what do I know - P thinks that since I don't cry when cutting onions, I'm just an insensitive brute)

hahahahahaha Don't tempt me like that...you B...B....Brute!

 

[Shattered]

hahahahahaha Don't tempt me like that...you B...B....Brute!

:kiss2: :happy2:

 

[Trinity]

First of all, I LOVE onions. My mother tells the story of how I use to crawl thru grandpa's garden with an onion in each hand and a bite out of eat onion!

BUT, to peel an onion sends me into fits. I can barely get thru half an onion without tears streaming down my face and the burn is insatiable. I look like someone poked me in both eyes.
I've tried cutting them wearing glasses. I've tried breathing thru a mask. Is there a solution?

I keep mine stored in the crisper, in the fridge. No more tears!

 

[Said1]

I run the knife under cold water, works everytime!

 

[no1tovote4]

First of all, I LOVE onions. My mother tells the story of how I use to crawl thru grandpa's garden with an onion in each hand and a bite out of eat onion!

BUT, to peel an onion sends me into fits. I can barely get thru half an onion without tears streaming down my face and the burn is insatiable. I look like someone poked me in both eyes.
I've tried cutting them wearing glasses. I've tried breathing thru a mask. Is there a solution?

Chew gum while cutting the onion, it works well.

 

[Shattered]

Chew gum while cutting the onion, it works well.

If yo chew gum while you're cooking, how do you taste what you're making??

 

[no1tovote4]

If yo chew gum while you're cooking, how do you taste what you're making??

Only while cutting the onion. You spit it out afterward. LOL.

 

[Shattered]

Better to just store the onions in the fridge. No tears. Guaranteed.

 

[janeeng]

Joz, also heard that if they really do get to you, put the onion in a bowl of water and cut them up in the water, no tears.