New York Mets baseman Pete Alonso shares his perfect caramelized onion recipe

New York Mets baseman Pete Alonso reveals his recipe for the perfect caramelized onion

Looking for a delicious side dish recipe to try out the next time you fire up the grill? New York Mets baseman Pete Alonso has you covered with his signature perfect caramelized onion recipe!

When it comes to grilling, one’s choice of meat might be their showstopper but that doesn’t mean any less love should be shown to the side dishes accompanying the meal! While there are plenty of delicious grill side dishes to choose from, one underappreciated side is a sweet caramelized onion — or what some might call the perfect complement to any barbecue dish.

To complement his main dish, Alonso likes to keep his grilling sides fresh often opting for a mix that includes caramelized onions which he happens to have the perfect recipe for!

Craving a caramelized onion, try Pete Alonso’s perfect caramelized onion recipe

As Pete Alonso revealed via The Players’ Tribune, achieving the perfect caramelized onion takes only a few steps and only takes a handful of ingredients: sweet onions, cinnamon and your choice of either honey or maple syrup.

Once you’ve rounded up your ingredients, all that’s needed is to follow a series of easy steps making the recipe perfect for those with both extensive grilling knowledge and beginner cooks!

Check out Pete Alonso’s caramelized onion recipe below:

Ingredients: 

• 2 sweet onions
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions:

• Cut out the top of the onions and reserve the cap.
• Hollow out a shallow hole in the center.
• Rub cinnamon into hole and drizzle in honey or maple syrup until just full.
• Place the cap of the onion over the top of the hole.
• Place onions on the grill for six to eight minutes, or until the honey has dissolved and the onion is tender.

Will you be trying out Pete Alonso’s caramelized onion recipe? Have a secret to a delicious caramelized onion recipe of your own, share your tips below!