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Onions, Red

Red Onions
Markon First Crop (MFC) Red Onions are packed in a size convenient for foodservice; consistent product size makes onions easy to store and handle.

Product Details

Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
No
Kosher:
No
Sizing:
Jumbo.
Grades:
U.S. No. 1

Available Offerings from Markon for Onions, Red

Description Net Weight Pack GTIN UPC
Onions, Red, Jumbo, Carton 25 pounds or 11 kilograms 25 LB 0 06 11628 95500 1 6 11628 95500 1
Onions, Red, Medium, Carton 25 pounds or 11 kilograms 25 LB 0 06 11628 95505 6 6 11628 95505 6
Onions, Red, Jumbo, Bag 25 pounds or 11 kilograms 25 LB 2 06 11628 95510 4 6 11628 95510 0
pounds or kilograms

Storage Tips:

Maintain good air ventilation during storage; keep out of direct sunlight; store away from foods that absorb odors.

Handling Tips:

Handle with care to prevent bruising and decay. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.

General Usage Ideas

  • Caramelize onions; simmer in mushroom stock with thyme-croutons; top with Gruyere cheese; broil until bubbly.
  • Add caramelized onions and braised short rib meat to grilled cheese sandwiches.

Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:

  • Mix chopped MFC Cucumbers, MFC Red Onions, baby dill, sour cream, horseradish, and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Sauté diced MFC Red Onions with fresh thyme; add sugar and cider vinegar; simmer until liquid is reduced and onions are tender; serve jam on burgers and sandwiches
  • Roast diced MFC Red Onions, RSS Cauliflower Florets, chopped beets, and green beans; toss with baby dill and creamy Dijon dressing

Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:

  • Mix grilled MFC Eggplant, MFC Red Onions, and MFC Tomatoes with mint, RSS Peeled Garlic, and RSS Lemon Juice; serve with grilled chicken
  • Mix cooked black-eyed peas, chunks of MFC Golden Pineapple, chopped MFC Red and Yellow Bell Peppers, MFC Red Onions, and corn; serve salad on RSS Romaine Fillets
  • Thread chunks of MFC Zucchini and Yellow Squash with lamb, RSS Peeled Garlic, MFC Red Onions, and MFC Lemons; marinate in olive oil, RSS Washed & Trimmed Cilantro, and fresh ground black pepper; grill and serve with couscous or rice

Did You Know?

The onion belongs to the Lily family, which also includes numerous beautiful flowering plants (edible and not). Freshly harvested onions have higher moisture content than storage onions and are lighter in color. From the middle to the end of the storage season (Nov-Mar), onions become drier and more yellow in color.