Charcoal Grilled Baby Onions With Lime Recipes

GRILLED PEPPERS AND ONION

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees). If using the grill basket, place it on the grill while preheating. Or, fold a large piece of aluminum foil in half and prick several holes in it with a fork, then fold up a 1-inch rim around the edge to make a makeshift tray.
• Cut the peppers into 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut the onion into wide strips and separate the layers with your fingers. Place them in a bowl and mix with the olive oil and kosher salt.
• Grill in the grill basket or on the foil tray for 15 to 20 minutes until tender, turning the vegetables a few times to ensure even cooking.

CHARCOAL GRILLED BABY ONIONS WITH LIME

Steps:

• About 45 minutes before serving, light a charcoal fire and let it burn down to medium-hot. Carefully trim the root ends off the onion, trim 1/2-inch from the top, and cut away any withered outer leaves. Position the grill 4 to 6 inches above the coals and lay a double folded square of aluminum foil on one side of the grill. Brush the onions lightly with the oil and season to taste. Lay the white part of the onion on the grill over the fire and the green part on the foil. Lay a heavy cast iron skillet over them to press the onions down onto the grill, so they will have nice grill marks. Grill them, turning occasionally, for 7 to 13 minutes, depending on the size of the onions. They are done when the white bulb is browned and well marked, and the green tops are soft. Remove to a warm serving platter and squeeze a little lime juice over the top. Serve warm, accompanied by the remaining lime wedges.

"CHARCOAL" POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat a smoker according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Rinse the creamer potatoes under cold water to clean their skins. Divide the potatoes between two medium high-sided saute pans and divide the salt, squid ink and 2 quarts water between the pans. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then continue to cook until the water has evaporated. This can take varying time depending on the size of your pot, altitude and the power of your stovetop. Check the potatoes at 15 minutes and watch closely as the water reduces. Once the water has evaporated, remove from the heat and shake the pot vigorously to ensure that all the potatoes are coated in the salt and squid ink.
• Remove the potatoes and place on a sheet pan. Place the potatoes in the smoker for 10 minutes.
• Fold the chives into the sour cream in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the potatoes on skewers with dollops of chive-sour cream and splashes of malt vinegar.