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How to Chop an Onion

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Slice Your Way Outward

Slice Your Way Outward

Slice Your Way Outward

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Work Your Way Outward

Keep trimming away toward the outer rings of the onion, letting those natural cubes fall onto the cutting board. And be careful when you get to the end, because there's not much room for your fingers. Next page>>

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