On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 15:22:04 +0100, Broadback
wrote:

Having just spent a boring 50 minutes with a paring knife and a quart of
tears I wonder if anyone has any tips for preparing pickling onions.
3lbs done and 3 to do. :-(

Let them soak a minute in boiling hot water - the skins will then peel
with ease.
Wear a pair of swimmer's eye goggles!

Regards,



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