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It's also necessary to store and handle the cut onions properly to further reduce the risk of bacterial contamination. Cutting Onions Ahead of Time Cutting onions the day before you need them is safe when you take the proper precautions.
You can hang the onions in bunches or spread them out on a rack to cure â whichever works best for you. Allow the onions to dry for two to three weeks or until the tops and necks feel dry to the touch, and the outer onion skin is shrunken and papery. Leave the leaves intact, if you plan to braid your onions. Trim them to within an inch of the bulb, if you plan to store your onions loose.