Easy Grilled Onions

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If you are wondering about the best way to grill onions, then read on! I have all the tricks and tips to get perfectly caramelized grilled onions cooked on the barbecue grill. They’re drizzled with balsamic vinegar and seasoned with thyme which makes them a versatile and savory vegetable side dish.

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Ingredients

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Preheat your grill to high heat. If you have one, I recommend using a vegetable grilling basket on top of the grill grates. Make sure to add it to the grill now so that it will be preheated too.

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Trim the root end of each onion to remove the dry and dirty roots, and rinse the onion to make sure there are no traces of soil on it. Cut the onion into thick slabs while leaving the root intact.

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Brush oil over the onion slices and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and thyme.

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Grill the onions, turning occasionally until they’re soft and charred in some spots.

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Transfer the onions to a plate and drizzle with the vinegar of your choice. Serve and enjoy!

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Enjoy!

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