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I've done this and it works great. Raw onions are too harsh for me, but the ice water soak makes them entirely palatable.

I will definitely give this a try.

My usual method is to quick "pickle" them for sandwiches: Thinly slice the onion, pour boiling water over and let stand about 10 seconds, drain, then refrigerate in a half-water/half-vinegar solution with a little salt. Not crispy, but they keep a long time and add a ton of flavor without the onion breath.

I just soak them in lime juice. It takes the evil bite off and tastes great.

I need to try this because I love red onions. But I have to say---I don't understand why onion growers (especially red onion growers) think we want onions the size of softballs. Those big onions are not good---no wonder they need soaking to be edible. And if I do need red onion, I have to buy three of them in hopes of getting just one that's good on the inside.

I am very picky about onions, and unless it's Hobson's Choice, I never buy onions bigger than a tennis ball.