How can I prevent teary eyes when I cut an onion at work?

Question

A method for cutting onions without teary eyes?

Answer 1

Wear some sort of glasses or sunglasses, use a really sharp knife, slice the onion by pulling the knife toward you, don't chop in just a downward motion.  Chopping, pretty much busts the onion open which sperts up the stuff that makes you cry, slicing doesn't bust the onion and doesn't release as much of the stuff that makes you cry.  To keep you knife sharp, don't wash it in hot water.

Answer 2

run it under cool water for a few minutes, and soak it in cool water if you have the time.

Answer 3

I agree with Imezzulo.  A pair of tight fitting goggles will work.

Answer 4

Where goggels. They will prevent the fumes from entering the eyes.. Happy cooking...

Answer 5

Chew gum. May seem rude but it works.

Answer 6

Cut the onion in half, place the cut side down, then cut how ever u want.(in slices,or diced)

Answer 7

Put a burning candle beside the chopping board when you are cutting the onions. Put it near the onions and be careful don't burn yourself. Try this out I hope I helped you... =P

or you can try watching this video maybe it can help

Cut onion WITHOUT crying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1FfZiiK-...