SMOKED ONION RECIPE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups hickory wood chips (or chips of your choice)
5 medium onions, or 4 cups smoked onions
4 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

Soak the hickory chips in water for 30 minutes, and then drain. Place the soaked chips in a stovetop smoker or outdoor smoker over medium-high heat. Peel and quarter the onions and place in a perforated pan. Cover with tin foil, poke a few holes in it, place in the smoker, and smoke for 1 hour. Your onions should be soft and have a nice brown color. Tasting the onions for smoke flavor is the best way to check for doneness, not all smokers are the same. When the onions are smoked, transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Cool. Combine with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and taste for salt.