What are your tricks for chopping onions without the tears?

My son says that chewing on gum helps. I dont like gum so I havent tried it.

My sister used to laugh when she came into the kitchen and saw me with the goggles on 🙂 but it’s not as if she’ll do the cutting for me.
I’ve heard about using a very sharp knife but my googles work for me 🙂

keeping them in the fridge works but i found out from a chef that the best thing is to have very very sharp knives because this actually slices through them easier and doesn’t crush them like you would with not as sharp knives.

I use goggles, like the ones you find I science labs or in the garage. I guess it’s a bit like using sunnies which would work if you don’t have goggles on hand.

I have used this idea and it works quite well.

Cheers
BB

I find that red onions arent as potent, But i keeping them in the frigde helps but not a complete cure for myself. Ihave also been told sucking on a spoon, but think thats just a wives tale cant say i have actully tried it myself LOL

My trick to stop the tears is to get my partner to chop the onions……… Ok, that’s cheating a bit but honestly I have not found a way that totally stops me from tearing up.

I use goggles, like the ones you find I science labs or in the garage. I guess it’s a bit like using sunnies which would work if you don’t have goggles on hand.

I agree with ‘mmmm’ First i peel them, chop them in half and then soak them in a jug of water for 4mins before more chopping! 🙂 Oh and breath through your mouth not your nose! If you breath through your nose the acid will attack your eyes! 😉

I just keep my onions in the fridge never get tears any more )

This works for me to Mel :o)

Cheers
BB

I just keep my onions in the fridge never get tears any more )