How to Chop an Onion Without Having an Emotional Breakdown

Every cooking guide tells you they have the "secret" to chopping onions without crying. Chewing gum, lighting a candle, wearing ski goggles... it's all madness.

The Real Secret

The actual secret is speed and a razor-sharp blade. The less you crush the onion cells, the less tear-gas they release into your eyeballs.

Swift Execution

Use a razor-sharp prep knife or a small chopper. Slice straight down, cleanly and quickly. Get it over with. If you start crying, just tell your family you're thinking about that one Sarah McLachlan commercial with the dogs.

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