1 Blanch The Onions In Boiling Water For One Minute. Drain And Rinse In Cold Water To Stop Cooking. Slice Off The Ends; Slip Off The Skins. If You Are Using Frozen Pearl Onions, Defrost And Drain Them Before The Next Step. 2A For "White-Braised" Onions: Put Onions In One Layer In A Saucepan With Chicken Stock Or Water Coming Up Halfway. Add 1 Tbsp Butter, Season Lightly, Cover, And Simmer Slowly 25 Minutes, Or Until Tender. 2B For "Brown-Braised" Onions: Before Braising, Saut