My French Grandmother Always Sticks Cloves into an Onion – The Secret Behind This Classic Trick

1. INSTRUCTIONS
2. Peel the onion and keep it whole.
3. Take whole cloves and push them into the onion (evenly spaced).
4. Add the clove-studded onion into your pot while cooking soup, stew, or sauce.
5. Let it simmer to release a mild, aromatic flavor.
6. Remove the onion before serving and discard.

TIPS

• Use fewer cloves for a lighter flavor, more for a stronger aroma.
• Works best in dishes like béchamel sauce, chicken soup, or beef broth.
• You can also add a bay leaf with the cloves for extra depth.
• Don’t chop the onion—keeping it whole makes it easy to remove later.
• Avoid overcooking too long if you want a subtle taste instead of a strong clove flavor