Grilled Purple Onions [BBQ]
From: Kelley, Kansas
Servings: 12
IngredientsPreparation
  • 3 large purple onions, cut lengthwise
  • 3 cups [750 mL] dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup [115 g] butter or margarine, melted
  • 3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme or dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] ground pepper
  • Place wooden skewer through each onion slice to hold onion layers together.
  • Place onions in a shallow container.
  • Add wine.
  • Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight - turn occasionally.
  • Combine butter, thyme or dill and pepper in a saucepan.
  • Keep warm.
  • Drain onions.
  • Grill onions, without grill lid on, over medium coals for 10 minutes.
  • Turn often, basting each time with butter mixture.