Savory Grilled Caramelized Onions
Transform your outdoor cooking with these Savory Grilled Caramelized Onions! Perfect for enhancing the flavor of burgers, steaks, or fish, these onions are a delicious addition to any meal. Easy to prepare ahead of time for camping trips or backyard barbecues, you'll love the rich, sweet, and tangy flavor that caramelization brings. Each packet contains a large sweet onion that caramelizes beautifully over the grill or in the oven, allowing you to enjoy tender, flavorful onions without the hassle. Feel free to make multiple packets to suit your gathering — one onion per packet for maximum flavor!
1
Servings
130
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sweet onion
1 large (Peeled and cut into wedges)
Butter or margarine
1.5 tablespoons (Finely cubed (can use up to 2 tablespoons))
Beef bouillon powder
1 teaspoon (N/A)
Garlic powder
1 pinch (N/A)
Salt
1/8 teaspoon (Or to taste (Lawry's seasoned salt recommended))
Fresh ground black pepper
To taste (N/A)
Instructions
1
Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat.
2
Cut a large square of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place it flat on a surface.
3
Arrange the onion wedges in the center of the foil square in a single layer.
4
Evenly dot the top of the onion wedges with the cubed butter or margarine.
5
Sprinkle the beef bouillon powder, garlic powder, salt, and fresh ground black pepper over the onions, ensuring they are evenly coated.
6
Fold the sides of the foil over the onions to create a tightly sealed packet, ensuring no excess air can escape.
7
Using a fork, prick a small hole in the top of the packet to allow steam to escape during cooking.
8
Carefully place the foil packet on the preheated grill, hole-side facing up.
9
Cook for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, checking periodically. You can shake the packet or carefully open it to stir the onions halfway through cooking to prevent burning.
10
For oven preparation, place the sealed foil packets on a small jelly-roll sheet and bake at 375°F for about 45-50 minutes.
Nutrition Information
9g
Fat
14g
Carbs
1g
Protein
2g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Grilled Caramelized Onions?
They are a delicious side dish featuring sweet onions caramelized in a foil packet on the grill or in the oven, perfect for burgers, steaks, or fish.
What type of onion is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for one large sweet onion.
How should I prepare the onion?
The onion should be peeled and cut into wedges.
How much butter or margarine is needed?
You should use 1.5 tablespoons of finely cubed butter or margarine, though you can use up to 2 tablespoons.
What type of bouillon is used for seasoning?
The recipe specifically uses beef bouillon powder.
How much beef bouillon powder is required?
You need 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon powder per packet.
Is garlic powder included in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe uses one pinch of garlic powder.
What kind of salt is recommended for the best flavor?
While regular salt works, Lawry's seasoned salt is recommended.
How much salt should I add?
The recipe suggests 1/8 teaspoon of salt or to taste.
Is black pepper used in this dish?
Yes, fresh ground black pepper is added to taste.
What grill temperature is needed?
Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat.
What type of aluminum foil is best?
Heavy-duty aluminum foil is recommended to create a sturdy packet.
How do I arrange the onions on the foil?
Arrange the onion wedges in a single layer in the center of the foil square.
How do I assemble the ingredients in the packet?
Place the onions on the foil, dot with cubed butter, and sprinkle with bouillon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
How do I seal the foil packet?
Fold the sides of the foil over the onions to create a tightly sealed packet with no excess air escaping.
Why do I need to prick a hole in the foil?
A small hole allows steam to escape during the cooking process to ensure proper caramelization.
Which way should the packet face on the grill?
Place the foil packet on the grill with the hole-side facing up.
How long do the onions cook on the grill?
They take approximately 45 minutes to one hour on the grill.
Do I need to stir the onions while they are cooking?
Yes, you can shake the packet or carefully open it to stir the onions halfway through to prevent burning.
Can I prepare these in the oven?
Yes, place the sealed foil packets on a jelly-roll sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long do the onions bake in the oven?
The oven cooking time is about 45 to 50 minutes.
Are these onions suitable for camping?
Yes, they are easy to prepare ahead of time for camping trips or outdoor barbecues.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are 130 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 9 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in these onions?
There are 14 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
There are 6 grams of sugar per serving.
How much protein do the onions provide?
The recipe provides 1 gram of protein per serving.
How much fiber is in the dish?
Each serving contains 2 grams of fiber.
Can I make multiple packets at once?
Yes, you can make multiple packets to suit your gathering, using one onion per packet.
What is the serving size for this recipe?
The recipe is calculated for one large sweet onion serving.