The properties are rarely large and the tie will have been made as a condition when planning permission was given to build a home on agricultural land. Although thereâs unlikely to be a reduction in price for an agricultural property with extensive acreage, there could be discounts of up to 30% for anything under 100 acres. âThe amount of discount depends on how much land is with it,â says David Cross, director of Savillsâ Salisbury office.
Onions are easy to dry, and being lightweight, they reconstitute easily. Peel and slice them in rings about 1/8 inch thick and put them in a dehydrator at about 140Â°F until they're nearly dry. To keep the pieces from browning, bring the temperature down to 130Â° F for the last hour or so and keep testing for dryness. If you don't own a dehydrator, try drying onions in your oven.
Prep the Onions. The best onions to use for caramelizing are sweet onions, since they tend to be juicy with a mild, sweet taste. Some popular sweet varieties include Maui, Vidalia, and Walla Walla onions. For four to six 1/3-cup servings, start with two large onions and peel away and discard the outer papery layers. Slice the onions into thin slices or cut into 3/4-inch chunks. Melt the Butter. Butter offers the richest flavor, but you can caramelize onions in other fat such as margarine or olive oil.