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Grilled onion steaks
Caramelized onion steaks with BBQ sauce

Grilled Onion Steaks with Lemon BBQ Glaze

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
Onions usually play a supporting role at BBQs, but here they take center stage. The heat caramelizes the natural sugars, which is perfected by the smokiness of the BBQ sauce and the zing of lemon. A simple, budget-friendly, yet surprisingly complex side dish.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 80 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill grate or pan
  • Basting brush

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut onions into thick, 1/2-inch slices. Keep the rings intact!

Tip: Thick slices withstand heat better and stay juicy.
2 ✓

Mix BBQ sauce with lemon juice. Brush both sides of the onions.

Tip: Lemon acidity mellows the raw onion bite and balances the sweet sauce.
3 ✓

Grill over medium heat for 5 minutes per side until tender and marked.

Tip: Avoid high heat so the sugary sauce doesn't burn before the onion cooks through.

Recipe FAQ

Why did my onion fall apart?
If you cut off the root end, the layers slip. Keep the root attached or skewer it horizontally.

Ingredients

  • 4 large Yellow Onions
  • 1/3 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice