Cooking the Famous Onion Boil

Ingredients

• 1 Small Onion (peeled and core removed)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for massaging the onion)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (seasoning powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder (adds mild heat)
• 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (for smoky flavor)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (whole, unpeeled)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted and seasoned)
• 1 tablespoon Sweet Chili Sauce (drizzled over the onion before baking)
• to taste Salt (season butter)
• to taste Black Pepper (season butter)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the onion.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Prepare the Onion

   Peel the small onion, cut off the root core, and set the onion aside.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season the Onion

   In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Massage this mixture all over the onion, making sure to coat the surface evenly.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Whole Garlic

   Insert the two whole garlic cloves into the onion’s layers, spacing them around the center.

   Time: PT2M

5. Melt and Season Butter

   Melt the butter in a microwave‑safe cup or small saucepan, then stir in a pinch of salt and black pepper.

   Time: PT2M

6. Drizzle Butter and Chili Sauce

   Pour the seasoned melted butter over the onion, then drizzle the sweet chili sauce on top.

   Time: PT3M

7. Bake the Onion

   Place the onion on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the onion is tender and the edges are caramelized.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Rest and Serve

   Remove the onion from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

190

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g