Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        PREPARATION: Remove paper shell and
                        either slice or dice.
                        PRETREATMENT: Not necessary.
                        DEHYDRATE: Dry at 100* for approximately
                        20 hours or until brittle.
                        REHYDRATE: Cover with hot water -- soak for about 15
                        minutes, drain. Not
                        necessary to rehydrate before adding to
                        soups or stews.

Preparation:

SPECIAL NOTE: Add dried onions to hot savory dishes or rehydrate ahead of time. Be aware that dehydrating onions will make the house smell strongly. * To make onion flakes or powder - simply place the dried onion in a blender, grinder or food mill and process until ground to desired size. * To make onion salt - mix equal parts of salt and finely ground onion powder together.