Finnish Grilled Onion Halves with Dill Butter

Introduction

These Finnish-style grilled onion halves are caramelized to perfection on the Arteflame grill and basted with a luscious dill butter glaze. The result is a smoky, savory-sweet dish that melts in your mouth. Perfect as a side or even the star of the meal!

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet onions, halved
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Grill

1. Pour vegetable oil onto three paper napkins and place them in the center of the Arteflame grill.
2. Stack firewood over the napkins and light them.
3. Wait about 20 minutes until the grill reaches optimal temperature.

Step 2: Prepare the Dill Butter

1. In a bowl, mix softened butter with dill, honey, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir until well combined and set aside.

Step 3: Grill the Onion Halves

1. Place the onion halves cut-side down on the outer part of the flat top cooktop.
2. Grill for about 15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until deeply caramelized.

Step 4: Apply Dill Butter

1. Using a brush or spoon, generously coat the onions with the prepared dill butter.
2. Let the butter melt into the onions, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Step 5: Serve

1. Remove the onions from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips

• For extra smokiness, grill the onions closer to the center.
• Use soft butter for easy application.
• Let onions grill slowly to enhance caramelization.

Variations

1. Garlic Butter: Add minced garlic to the butter mix for a deeper umami flavor.
2. Cheese Lovers: Top with grated Parmesan during the final minutes of grilling.
3. Spicy Kick: Mix in crushed red pepper for a mild heat.
4. Sweet & Tangy: Use balsamic glaze instead of apple cider vinegar.
5. Herb Blend: Replace dill with thyme or rosemary for a different herbal flavor.

Best pairings

• Grilled salmon
• Steamed asparagus
• Roasted potatoes
• Finnish rye bread
• Chilled white wine

Conclusion

Grilling onions on the Arteflame grill with dill butter transforms a simple ingredient into a flavorful dish. Whether serving as a side or main, this Finnish-inspired recipe will impress!