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Smoky BBQ Onion Boil
🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 6 large sweet onions, peeled and quartered
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, whole
- 6 ears corn on the cob, cut into thirds
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
In a large mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper
Place quartered onions, potatoes, and corn pieces in the slow-cooker
Pour the seasoning mixture over the vegetables
Add vegetable broth and butter/oil to the slow-cooker
Sprinkle sea salt over the ingredients
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender
Gently stir once halfway through cooking time
Check vegetables for tenderness with a fork
Serve hot, garnished with additional BBQ sauce if desired
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- 6-quart slow-cooker
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Slotted spoon
- Large serving bowl
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Add different vegetables like carrots or mushrooms
Try different BBQ sauce flavors for variety
Add beer instead of some of the broth for extra flavor
Include Old Bay seasoning for a seafood boil taste
Add chunks of smoked sausage for a heartier meal
Make it spicier with additional cayenne or hot sauce
Use sweet BBQ sauce for a milder version
📊 Nutrition Facts
🔥 Time to Burn Calories
Walking 55min, Running 25min, Cycling 35min
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Cool completely before storing in airtight containers
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days
- Store vegetables and liquid separately for best results
🔥 Reheating Tips
- Reheat in slow-cooker on LOW for 1-2 hours
- Microwave individual portions for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway
- Add extra broth when reheating if needed to maintain moisture
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Prepare seasoning mixture up to 3 days ahead
- Clean and cut vegetables up to 24 hours in advance
- Store prepped ingredients separately until ready to cook
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Not recommended for freezing due to texture changes in vegetables
- If freezing is necessary, store for maximum 1 month
- Thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful broth
- Add grilled shrimp or sausage for a protein boost
- Pair with a cold beer or lemonade
- Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Adding too much liquid which dilutes flavors
- Cutting vegetables too small, causing them to become mushy
- Not checking vegetables halfway through cooking
- Forgetting to season the broth adequately
- Overcrowding the slow-cooker
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Cajun Style: Add crawfish, shrimp, and Cajun seasoning
- Garden Vegetable: Include bell peppers, celery, and carrots
- Smoky Maple: Use maple BBQ sauce and add bacon
- Spicy Southwest: Add jalapeos and Mexican-style corn
- Asian Fusion: Use hoisin sauce instead of BBQ sauce and add ginger
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
They should be tender when pierced with a fork but not falling apart.
Yes, add pre-cooked sausage or shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Slow-cooking develops deeper flavors and requires less attention.
Yes, omit the cayenne pepper and use a mild BBQ sauce.
Sweet onions are recommended, but yellow onions also work well.
The liquid should just barely cover the vegetables.
Yes, if your slow-cooker is large enough, but increase cooking time by 1-2 hours.
You can omit it or substitute with smoked paprika.
Yes, but add it during the last hour of cooking.
Don't cut them too small and don't overcook.
A 6-quart slow-cooker is ideal for this recipe.
Yes, keep warm in slow-cooker on LOW setting for up to 2 hours.
Moderately spicy, but heat level can be adjusted.
A smoky or traditional BBQ sauce is recommended.
Yes, add during last 30 minutes to avoid overcooking.
