I need to chop pounds of dry/bulb onions for jam. Will the BL770 chop them or turn them to mush?
1344085
It will chop them in the chopper attachment, but definitely more on the wet side. I use if for chopping onions all the time though. Not so good for tomatoes, if I may say.
439373
it's great. my wife says it's the best chopper she has ever owned. she says it will chop onions or any other vegetable as fine as you want them.
809454
This is a great chopper for uncooked veggies. Do bear in mind that it chops these foods into small chunks and the more times you pull the string the finer the chunks become. If you are wanting a shred or thin slices like for scalloped potatoes, etc., this is not the right machine. But if you're looking for "chopped", this is the one.
2126764
The blade's cutting power is quite weak. It might cut through a slice of deli sandwich meat or a hot dog. Anything tougher than that- not a chance. If you chop long enough (with a food it can handle), it will cut down to mince size. I've only had success chopping garlic, and only if I cut the cloves in half or quarters first. Fresh herbs, even tender basil leaves- poor results. Onions- poor results. Bell peppers- poor results. And these are less tough than meat.
1862903
It will chop finely, but it is definitely a learning curve on how to make it work that way. It's really easy to turn nuts into butter if you are not careful. Lots of shaking it up after a blast or two. For example: I can do it, but my wife can't. Of course that means I now have to chop all the nuts when she bakes, but it's worth the effort! ;)
1443109
Absolutely cuts raw onion, I would think it could cut potato & beetroot just as well but I haven't tried those.I only have this chopper a short while and loving it. Cleans extremely easy. I think stainless blades neverneed sharpening. Two year limited warranty. Booklet that comes explains in detail.
1484234
I have chopped bok choy it seemed to perform efficiently although because the size of the bowl you must load accordingly. Ginger and nuts seem to chop fine as well.
309360
It really depends on how big your onion is. I quartered the one I chopped last night; bigger onions I have cut in half, then sliced the half into 3 wedges and used the chopper from there.
1213567
No. You'll want to get a food processor for that function. If you tried to dice and chop with this you'd just end up with pulverized mush.
390018
It is a strip slicer so cuts things into julienne strips, so with an onion it will act more like a grater than a slicer. I use it to grate zucchini and onions for my quinoa turkey meatballs recipe. And to julienne vegetables like carrots, zucchini, beets, cucumber, for salads etc
537168
I use it for fresh herbs, and it's great. It is so fast and easy to control the end product - julienne strips, coarse mince, fine mince, etc. I would imagine it would work equally well on dry. But only buy it if you have the time to be extra-careful with its sharp blades. Hint: I wash it by turning the blades under running water, using a plastic mesh sponge to move the parts. Never fingers!
572722
This product doesn't cut onions well. The blade works well on softer objects.
1279636
I can't honestly say that it will. I've used it for onions, boiled eggs and tuna and it was wonderful. I think if you go to qvc.com and search for this, they may still have a video showing everything it does. I know they used to, but it was a while ago.I think it could chop your vegetables. The blades are very, very sharp. Obviously, if you don't overload it, it will do a better job. Hope this helps. I don't think you would regret buying this.
1238871
I guess if the beans are firm enough when you are cutting them (so they don't turn to mush). The blades are very sharp and the more times you roll over what you are cutting the smaller the pieces. I love it for mincing herbs like rosemary and thyme. And it's easy to clean.
2270296
Yes..it will...not uniformly but it will chop and if not careful, pulverize it.
1841371
It never really turns out the way it is in the picture but if you pulse the processor for just a few seconds then open it and stir the large pieces towards the blade and do it again that will help get all of the pepper or onion without keeping the processor on so long that it turns to mush... I hope that makes sense. I think that goes for all processors though.
1480986
It shreds them more than chops them. So it depends on what you want to do with the herbs.