How to Cut an Onion - Jessica Gavin

September 25,2024

Learn how to cut an onion with this tear-free, step-by-step guide. This tutorial shows you how to safely peel, slice, dice, chop, and mince onions. It has everything you need to know! The first knife skill I learned in culinary school was how to cut an onion properly. It’s the one technique I use with almost every savory recipe. The earthy, sulfurous allium adds a pungent taste when raw or infuses sweet notes when cooked. There are various types of onions (Allium cepa), from more intense and savory to sweet. Knowing how to hold and cut an onion into different