My Grandmother Always Sticks Cloves into an Onion — Here’s Why I Do It Now Too

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole onion (peeled)
  • 4–6 whole cloves

Instructions

  1. Take a whole, peeled onion.
  2. Gently press 4 to 6 whole cloves into the onion — space them out evenly.
  3. Add the clove-studded onion to soups, stews, broths, or roasts as it simmers.

Why This Trick Works:
This old-fashioned trick, often used in French cuisine, is called a “piqué” onion (or “onion studded with cloves”). It subtly infuses your dish with warm, aromatic flavor without overpowering it. The cloves add depth, while the onion mellows out and adds sweetness.

Bonus Tip:
You can also add a bay leaf or two when simmering the onion for even more flavor!

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