The One Tear-Free Onion Cutting Trick That Actually Works!

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So why do onions seem to make us cry?. When you cut the basal plate or shoot, they release an enzyme. That enzyme reacts in the rest of the onion to release a gas. When that gas combines with water, it creates an acid. If that water is in your eye, you have acid in your eye. end result you cry 🙂 .

So cutting all those flavorful onions to go in canning, to be dried, to make pre made canned meals can be an eye watering adventure. Check out Creek Line House below who has a great tip to make that process easier on the eyes. Find it at the link below

The One Tear-Free Onion Cutting Trick That Actually Works!