In addition to making them taste off, this can mean they won't hold their shape in cooking, which defeats the purpose of pearl onions. If you're choosing frozen onions, make sure the package is ...

In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, and drain on a paper towel. Leave 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan, and add the pearl onions, heavy cream, and nutmeg.

Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Blanch the pearl onions by cooking them in the rapidly boiling water for about 1 minute. Remove the onions from with a ...

Alternatively, cook the beef cheeks ... or until the onions are tender all the way through. Set the pan aside to allow the contents to cool. Prepare acidulated water by filling a bowl with cold ...

After 7 minutes turn the thighs over and add the onions, paprika, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the vinegar, careful not to let it flame up. This is a good time to get a ...