Dried Minced Onion

Store in airtight container in cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Keeps for 2-3 years but flavor potency gradually diminishes. Exposure to humidity will cause clumping.

Rehydrate in warm water for 10-15 minutes before using in uncooked applications like salad dressings

Use about 1 tablespoon dried minced onion to replace 1/4 cup fresh chopped onion

Add early in cooking to allow time to rehydrate and release flavor

Toast briefly in dry pan to intensify flavor before adding to recipes

Soups and stews for quick flavor base

Dry rubs and seasoning blends

Ground meat mixtures for burgers and meatloaf

Casseroles and one-pot meals

Salad dressings after rehydrating

Camping and backpacking meals

Adding to recipes at the very end - needs time and moisture to rehydrate properly

Using dried onion in equal amounts to fresh - dried is much more concentrated

Storing in humid environments or leaving container open, causing clumping and spoilage