How to cut an onion without crying

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Amy
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When I cut onions, I don’t just get itchy, watery eyes. My eyes sting and I am in pain for quite some time after I finish with the cutting, wash my hands and flush my eyes.

My eyes are even watering as I write this, a full 13 hours after my last onion-cutting experience.

Last night, however, I cut an onion without the slightest bit of discomfort, as our foreign exchange daughter from Germany told me how to cut an onion without crying and it definitely worked.

Put water in your mouth and keep it there while you peel and cut the onion.

Yep, just take a drink of water, but don’t swallow it, and keep it in your mouth until you are finished cutting. Your eyes will not water, burn or itch.

Try it out the next time you are cutting an onion and enjoy the experience of meal prep without tears…. at least when it comes to cutting onions.

This post is linked to Works for Me Wednesday.

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14 responses to “How to cut an onion without crying”

  1. Cheryl@SomewhatCrunchy Avatar
    Cheryl@SomewhatCrunchy

    I am so trying that! My eyes are awful with onions! To the point where I need to sit with my eyes closed and let them water for a few minutes-down my face watering-to clear them or else they will burn all day and water when I go to bed. I’ll let you know if it works!

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  2. Becca Avatar
    Becca

    Keep em in the fridge. Cold onions don’t make me cry!

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  3. Ginger Avatar
    Ginger

    Wow. Would have never thought of that. Guess it goes along with the chewing gum idea.

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  4. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    I too hate onions…I even blacked out once chopping them. I will have to try this for sure!

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  5. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    I hate cutting onions because of this problem. What an easy solution…I HAVE to try this!

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  6. Mandy Avatar
    Mandy

    Wow – I’ve never heard of this! I usually stick it in the freezer for at least 20-30 minutes prior to chopping. I also cheat and use my Pampered Chef chopper to speed things along! ;)

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  7. Cassandra Avatar
    Cassandra

    I tried this tonight while making dinner. It worked for the first 1/3 of the onion! Then my nose started running and my eyes teared up. Much pain. Sadness. :( Hubby finished chopping the onion for me (he’s the official onion chopper in our house).

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Oh no!! I Am so sorry to hear that!! I promise it worked beautifully for me.

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  8. Missy Avatar
    Missy

    I have tried so many different methods when cutting an onion and none of them have ever worked.

    I have not heard of this one, so I will have to try it and see.

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  9. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    Wow! Awesome to know.

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  10. Somebody's Mimi Avatar
    Somebody’s Mimi

    Great ideas! When I wear my contacts and cut an onion my eyes don’t water.

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  11. Kristi Avatar
    Kristi

    I use a lot of onions when I cook and I was told by someone a long time ago to whistle while you cut an onion. Try it sometime.

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  12. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    I cut onions almost every meal. I will try this next meal and I sure hope it works. I have to explain to my boys everytime I cut up an onion that Mommy is not sad but that it is the onion. LOL

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  13. Melinda M Avatar
    Melinda M

    Another tip I learned (when I had to prep a salad bar which included cutting onions), chew on a toothpick. Works like a charm!

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