Onions at a Texas BBQ Restaurant

HighHeat

Do the best places serve raw, white onions alongside their meat or something else?  TIA

dmchicago

Yes. Raw, sliced onions. Pickles, too. 

EzraBrooks

They do serve raw, but I prefer pickled red onions as the vinegar helps cut the fat of the BBQ.

nolaegghead

We love eating the red pickled onions.  Easy to make.

RRP

nolaegghead said:

We love eating the red pickled onions.  Easy to make.

Reminds me of the craze on the forum years back of putting unsweetened cherry KoolAide in jars of pickles for a month or so. Other than their becoming red pickles there wasn't that much of a taste difference and the fad died after the end of the summer.

RyanStl

RRP said:

nolaegghead said:

We love eating the red pickled onions.  Easy to make.

Reminds me of the craze on the forum years back of putting unsweetened cherry KoolAide in jars of pickles for a month or so. Other than their becoming red pickles there wasn't that much of a taste difference and the fad died after the end of the summer.

I guess that's better than eating Tide pods 

northGAcock

My mom before me….and to this day I smother my BBQ Chicken with onions as it slow cooks in the egg or oven. I slather sauce on both. I usually loose a few to the coals, so start with more than my desired finish. Vidailas for the win.

OhioEgger

I finally had an opportunity to go to Franklin's last month and they definitely give you raw onion and pickles.
I was a major skeptic, but I have to admit it was absolutely the best brisket I've ever had. Probably not worth the price, but I'll not likely get back there and for a unique experience it was a win.

lousubcap

The focus is on the brisket (or some other BBQ meat).  The onions or the other offerings are window dressing.  Enjoy the Q for what it is...
The best sides are a few local beers.  FWIW-

fishlessman

northGAcock said:

My mom before me….and to this day I smother my BBQ Chicken with onions as it slow cooks in the egg or oven. I slather sauce on both. I usually loose a few to the coals, so start with more than my desired finish. Vidailas for the win.

One of my mom's only good meals was chicken legs finished in sauce and onions and foil.  I can't replicate it

Langner91

Finished?  How did she start them?

JohnInCarolina

Langner91 said:

Finished?  How did she start them?

If he knew, he could replicate it!  🤪

dmchicago

You two should go on the road together. 

Hansm

Interesting thread.  I have traveled on business extensively to Dallas, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia and many more. Always get BBQ when I go there, and I have never had any BBQ smothered in onions or as a side. I am with Ezra and others on the pickles, slaw , etc.

HighHeat

One of the best bites on Earth is a slice of brisket with a few slices of pickles and onion on Wonder bread w/ just a slight bit of BBQ sauce.

northGAcock

……a couple Chicken Quarters going on. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

RyanStl said:

RRP said:

nolaegghead said:

We love eating the red pickled onions.  Easy to make.

Reminds me of the craze on the forum years back of putting unsweetened cherry KoolAide in jars of pickles for a month or so. Other than their becoming red pickles there wasn't that much of a taste difference and the fad died after the end of the summer.

I guess that's better than eating Tide pods 

Just barely 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

All bbq down here comes with, or is at least offered with, raw white onion, crinkle cut pickles, and often picked jalapeño (whole or slices).  

I much prefer red picked onions but those are not standard fare at most places. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

HighHeat said:

One of the best bites on Earth is a slice of brisket with a few slices of pickles and onion on Wonder bread w/ just a slight bit of BBQ sauce.

1000% this. 

lousubcap

Valentina's Real Deal Holyfield is at the top of my list.  That is the perfect combination.
Fried egg, potatoes, bacon, refried beans, salsa and brisket on a tortilla-top that one!
Address and hours-

11500 Menchaca Road
Austin, Texas 78748

Hours:
Monday & Tuesday
CLOSED

​​Wednesday - Sunday:
7:30am - 8pm (OR SOLD OUT)
Breakfast served daily from 7:30am - 11am sharp

If ever close then it is a must visit. Thank me after.

stv8r

I'm a sucker for onions any way they come!!  

Ozzie_Isaac

Keep these around all the time.  One of the all time great condiments.

TechsasJim

lousubcap said:

Valentina's Real Deal Holyfield is at the top of my list.  That is the perfect combination.
Fried egg, potatoes, bacon, refried beans, salsa and brisket on a tortilla-top that one!
Address and hours-

11500 Menchaca Road
Austin, Texas 78748

Hours:
Monday & Tuesday
CLOSED

​​Wednesday - Sunday:
7:30am - 8pm (OR SOLD OUT)
Breakfast served daily from 7:30am - 11am sharp

If ever close then it is a must visit. Thank me after.

This!   Absolute fact

Meet

Raw onions are a staple at Texas joints. I’m just not a fan and usually pass them up

pgprescott

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

HighHeat said:

One of the best bites on Earth is a slice of brisket with a few slices of pickles and onion on Wonder bread w/ just a slight bit of BBQ sauce.

1000% this. 

Sounds great to me. I’m gonna have to confirm one of these days. 

northGAcock

northGAcock said:

……a couple Chicken Quarters going on. 

TechsasJim

lousubcap said:

Valentina's Real Deal Holyfield is at the top of my list.  That is the perfect combination.
Fried egg, potatoes, bacon, refried beans, salsa and brisket on a tortilla-top that one!
Address and hours-

11500 Menchaca Road
Austin, Texas 78748

Hours:
Monday & Tuesday
CLOSED

​​Wednesday - Sunday:
7:30am - 8pm (OR SOLD OUT)
Breakfast served daily from 7:30am - 11am sharp

If ever close then it is a must visit. Thank me after.

This!   Absolute fact

TechsasJim

Yep, raw white onions,
Pickled jalapeños and white bread are staples.   I prefer a more savory bbq sauce on that open faced brisket sandwich   

pgprescott

TechsasJim said:

Yep, raw white onions,
Pickled jalapeños and white bread are staples.   I prefer a more savory bbq sauce on that open faced brisket sandwich   

I know what you mean with the bold savory sauce definitely pairs better than the super sweet stuff used on rubs frequently. Spot on. 

Canugghead

Raw onion, chili and lemon, with tandoori chicken 😛

Ozzie_Isaac

Made some more onions today.