Best 3 Home Made Onion Powder Dried Onion Bits For Garlic Too Recipes
Elevate your culinary creations with the rich flavors and textures of homemade onion powder and dried onion bits. These versatile ingredients add a burst of savory goodness to a wide variety of dishes, from soups and stews to marinades and rubs. Made with fresh, high-quality onions, our homemade onion powder and dried onion bits capture the essence of this essential ingredient, delivering a natural sweetness and pungency that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can craft these pantry staples and unlock a world of culinary possibilities.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
OVEN DRIED ONION / GARLIC FLAKES
This is a good way to use up extra onions/garlic and store them for future uses. Be sure to store in cool, dry places at room temperature in AIRTIGHT containers out of sunlight. With no moisture to be allowed to enter the container...ever ever. FYI-Temperatures too high will result in the onions being cooked instead of dried and when overdried will lose its flavor and nutritive value. Onions/garlic that are underdried will spoil so be sure they are crisp when removed. 1 small clove = 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic slices. 1 small or 1/4 cup chopped,fresh onion = 1 tablespoon dried onion.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Onions
Time 8h15m
Yield 40-80 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius), and then add the loaded trays. Prop the door open at least 4 inches.
- Dry onions/garlic in single layers on trays. Depending of drying conditions, drying times make take longer.
- Place on trays that are at least 1 1/2 inches narrower than the inside of the oven to allow for air circulation.
- Allow at least 2 1/2 inches between trays and 3 inches of free space at the top of the oven. Be sure there is lots of air space between the pieces of onions/garlic and placed in a single layers.
- Optional but good to do. Place a fan outside the oven in such a position that air is directed through the opening and across the oven.
- Change the position of the fan frequently during drying to vary the circulation of the air.
- Maintain the temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). It takes less heat to keep the temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit as drying progresses, so watch the temperature carefully at the end of the drying. Check the onions/garlic often, and turn the trays frequently. At the start of the drying process, there is worry of scorching, but when nearly dry, the product may scorch very easily. Even slight scorching destroys the flavor and may lower the nutritive value, so be careful not to allow the temperature to rise above 140 degrees Fahrenheit, especially during the end of drying.
- The onions will be brittle when dry and will crumble when crushed.
- This should take between 6 and 10 hours.
GARLIC AND ONION DIP
Make and share this Garlic and Onion Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve_G
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 2 cips, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir sourcream, mayo and sugar in a bowl.
- Add remaining spices, stir till well combined.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 17.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5, Protein 0.8
HOME MADE ONION POWDER & DRIED ONION BITS (FOR GARLIC TOO) !!!
In the summer I have so many onions and green onions! This is one of the things we do to use them up... There are no preservatives in these.. and I know how long they have sat on the shelf! *** Use same method to make minced dried garlic and garlic powder!!!
Provided by Colleen Sowa @colleenlucky7
Categories Marinades
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 150 degrees. (or use a food dehydrator).
- Spread the very finely minced onions out on baking sheets. Place in the oven and Scrape and loosen the onion bits several times as they are drying. (Humidity and the amount of moisture in the onions is what will determine how long it takes them to dry, so I am not giving a time... other than hours).
- The onions are dry when you can easily crumble the minced pieces with your fingers. Remove from oven. Let cool.
- When completely cooled, place half of the onions into an airtight container until you have a recipe that calls for dehydrated onions.
- Grind the remaining onion bits by hand or using a spice grinder, coffee grinder or food processor. Take the ground onion powder and store it in an airtight container until needed.
- ****The amounts that you get depends on the size of the onions and moisture content of them. *** This is a great recipe to start in the evening or very early in the morning when you don't need to use your oven. *** I also do this with green onions to make chives.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm onions for drying. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Slice the onions as thinly as possible. This will help them dry more quickly and evenly.
- If you have a food dehydrator, use it to dry the onions. This is the easiest and most efficient method.
- If you don't have a food dehydrator, you can also dry the onions in the oven. Preheat the oven to the lowest setting and place the onion slices on a baking sheet. Bake for several hours, or until the onions are completely dry.
- Once the onions are dry, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. They will keep for several months.
Conclusion:
Making your own onion powder and dried onion bits is a great way to save money and have a delicious, flavorful ingredient on hand. It's also a fun and easy project that you can do with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your cooking, give homemade onion powder and dried onion bits a try.
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