Pearl Onions

Pearl onions are available fresh and frozen at most large supermarkets. Or you can find them pickled in jars to use as a condiments.

It is the little pickled pearl onion that you find in a martini.

Pearl onions retain a crunchy texture even when cooked.

For that reason, they add great texture to certain casseroles like chicken merango and arroz con pollo.

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Pearl onions are the size of marbles and come in red, yellow (or gold), and white, which is the most readily available. They are mild with a crunchy texture and add a nice accent to vegetable dishes such as fresh peas.

Pearl onions are sometimes called pickling onions because they pickle well. Creamed pearl onions are a favorite side dish for special occasions. Pearl onions are usually sold by the pint in containers.