What Are Cloves in an Onion Good For? The Classic Kitchen and Home Hack Explained
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Historically, the practice of inserting cloves into an onion, known as an *oignon piqué*, has been a kitchen staple, especially in French cuisine for creating deeply flavored sauces and stocks. But what are cloves in an onion good for beyond just flavor, and what about its other, less-culinary applications?