Grilled Blooming Onion

Slice the stem from the onions and peel them, leaving the root intact. Slice a bit of the root off, just enough to provide a flat end so they won't wobble.

Working from the top and using a sharp knife, a small melon baller, or apple corer, cut the cores from the onions.

You should have a cavity about 1 inch across and almost through to the bottom of the onion without piercing it. Use the cored-out onion pieces for another purpose.

Salt and pepper the onion cavities and then fill each onion with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle the onions lightly with a bit more salt and pepper. Wrap the onions in foil, gathering at the top and twisting to seal.

Cook in a closed grill for about 1 Hours to 1.5 Hours over medium indirect coals. Untwist top of foil and spread open about 10 minutes before serving.

Leave them on the grill for more smoked flavor, if you like.