Canned Onions

Once opened, refrigerate any unused portion in a sealed container. The brine helps preserve them.

Rinse canned onions under cold water before using to reduce sodium content and excess brine flavor.

Add them towards the end of cooking to maintain some texture, or simmer longer to soften them completely.

They work well in casseroles, soups, stews, and as a topping for savory dishes like meatloaf or pot pies.

Casseroles

Soups and stews

Meatloaf

Savory pies

Ground meat dishes

Not rinsing the onions, which can lead to an overly salty or vinegary taste.

Expecting them to have the same crisp texture as fresh raw onions; they are typically softer.