Useful Tip
How to Chop an Onion Without Crying
Why do we cry when we chop onions? Well, onions naturally produce a gas known as "Propanethiol S-oxide"—which triggers tears.
Here are our favorite tips to stop the crying:
- Freeze the onion prior to cutting
- Keep the sliced side facing the cutting board
- Keep a piece of bread in your mouth (we're not kidding)
- Use a super sharp knife
- Cut below the oven vent
- If all else fails...wear goggles!