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NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY – June 22
National Day Calendar ^ | June 22, 2023 | Staff

Posted on 06/22/2023 8:14:09 AM PDT by Red Badger

(Last Updated On: June 20, 2023)

NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY | JUNE 22

On June 22nd, National Onion Rings Day recognizes a batter-dipped, deep-fried bite of deliciousness that runs rings around other appetizers.

#NationalOnionRingsDay

Also found in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and some parts of Asia, onion rings exact origin are unknown.

A recipe called “Fried Onions with Parmesan Cheese” is included in John Mollard’s 1802 cookbook The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined. Within the recipe, it suggests cutting onions into 1/2 inch rings, dipping them into a batter made of flour, cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese then deep-frying them in boiling lard. It also recommends serving them with a sauce made of melted butter and mustard.

Some believe that a recipe for French Fried Onions (not claiming to be the originator of the recipe) appeared in the Middletown, NY Daily Times on January 13, 1910.

The Pig Stand restaurant chain, established in Oak Cliff, Texas in the early 1920s, is one of the claimants to the onion rings invention.

A recipe for deep-fried onion rings dipped in milk then dredged in flour appeared in a 1933 Crisco advertisement in The New York Times Magazine.

In the 1960s, the A&W restaurant is credited with popularizing the onion rings in fast food restaurants.

Many agree onion rings taste best hot from the fryer. Whether you dip them in a sauce or not is up to you. There are plenty to choose from these days, too. Sweet, spicy, salt and vinegar, and everything in between.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ONION RING DAY

Head out to your favorite diner and order up some onion rings. You can also make them at home. We even have a recipe for you to try. Of course, you may have a family favorite, and if you do, be sure to show it off!

Fast and Easy Onion Rings Recipe:

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/fast-and-easy-onion-rings/

How will you be celebrating? Let us know using #NationalOnionRingsDay on social media.

NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar is researching the origins of this appetizing holiday.

June 22nd Celebrated History

1841

Adrien Decambre of France and James Hadden Young of England received the first U.S. patent for a type-setting machine. Patent no. 2,139 for their “Pianotype” machine allowed types to be placed using levers and gravity.

1978

At the Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, astronomer James W. Christy discovers Pluto’s first and largest moon – Charon.

2007

Disney premieres the animated film Ratatouille. Directed by Brad Bird, the star-studded film featured the voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Peter O’Toole, Janeane Garofalo and many more.

2021

Senate D.C. Statehood hearing begins.

June 22nd Celebrated Birthdays

Richard Gurley Drew – 1899

While working for 3M, Richard Gurley Drew invented masking and cellophane tape. He created the tape from cellulose and originally called it cellulose tape. His career started at the 3M company in 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he developed a masking tape for the automotive industry in 1925.

John Dillinger – 1903

The notorious American gangster earned the nickname “Public Enemy No. 1” during the Great Depression.

Rose Kushner – 1929

The breast cancer survivor, author, and journalist became an advocate who helped change the standard of care for breast cancer treatment.

Octavia E. Butler – 1947

Octavia Butler is best known for the novel Kindred, also published the Patternist series of science fiction novels. She brought human issues to her storytelling and opened the door for other black women writers to pursue science fiction.

Cyndi Lauper – 1953

“Time After Time” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” so they show their “True Colors.” The American pop singer-songwriter and actress has been performing for more than 40 years.

Erin Brockovich – 1960

In 1991, Erin Brockovich investigated water contamination in Hinkley, California for the law firm Masry & Vititoe. At the time, she was a file clerk. Today, Brockovich runs her own consulting firm and continues to investigate water contamination across the United States. Her story was brought to life in the film Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts.


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: history

1 posted on 06/22/2023 8:14:09 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; mylife; SunkenCiv

Yummy Rings Ping!..................


2 posted on 06/22/2023 8:14:39 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

A day worth celebrating!


3 posted on 06/22/2023 8:15:24 AM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: Red Badger

Yummy food Ping!


4 posted on 06/22/2023 8:16:21 AM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: Huskrrrr

I don’t know why onion rings cost ‘extra’ at Dairy Queen if you replace your fries in the combo.................


5 posted on 06/22/2023 8:17:41 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Family likes the beer batter ones best - they have to be eaten HOT and quickly out of the kitchen. Restaurants never serve enough, just a few - and the men grab them immediately.

I’ve learned to put in three to four orders, and even then they disappear quickly.

Onion rings, like French fries do not keep well.


6 posted on 06/22/2023 8:22:57 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (What did Socialists use before Candles?..... Electricity)
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To: Red Badger
Today marks the first day of 2023 where the length of the day in the Northern Hemisphere is going down.

Drown your sorrows with an Onion Ring Tower at Red Robin!


7 posted on 06/22/2023 8:24:54 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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To: Yo-Yo

The only Red Robins we have are birds..............


8 posted on 06/22/2023 8:28:34 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

A lot of people cry when they cut onions. The trick is to not form an emotional bond with them.


9 posted on 06/22/2023 8:37:09 AM PDT by Bob434 (question )
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To: Red Badger

Thanks, now we need to decide what sides to order with the Onion Rings, when we order for tonight’s dinner.


10 posted on 06/22/2023 8:40:07 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (We have no shortage of experts, who state things as fact, but really have no idea nor reality!)
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To: Red Badger

One ring to side with everything,
One ring to feed them,
One ring to fatten them up,
And to baggy pants consign them.


11 posted on 06/22/2023 8:42:22 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Grampa Dave
Thanks, now we need to decide what sides to order with the Onion Rings, when we order for tonight’s dinner.

Hint: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-eclair-day-june-22/

12 posted on 06/22/2023 8:50:31 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger
The only Red Robins we have are birds....

Red Robin is a Michigan Burger/Pub/Sports Bar franchise. There are a couple of Red Robins in the Toledo area, but they're mainly in Michigan.

Great specialty burgers, if a bit high priced.

13 posted on 06/22/2023 8:53:28 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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To: Yo-Yo

I’ve seen them advertised on TV, but have never seen one.................


14 posted on 06/22/2023 8:55:34 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Yo-Yo

I miss Popeye’s onion rings. The company deleted them from their store’s menus along with green beans after the Wuhan virus panic hit. I can see temporarily deleting the rings, since they need to be fried to order. But not now that it is over, bring them back.


15 posted on 06/22/2023 9:10:34 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: Yo-Yo

I’ve “drifted away” from Red Robin’s onion rings as their breading is rather thick and holds grease and the taste of the onion is completely lost. I guess the older I’ve become, my taste has changed. A local pizza place here in my home town does “onion strings” which are thin cut onions and a thin batter, possibly done with tempura flour.


16 posted on 06/22/2023 9:24:38 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: Red Badger

Do grilled onion rings count?

I use the biggest onions I can find.
Cut the ends off.
Slice across depending on size.
Leave intact with Ragin Cajun sprinkled on both sides and a little basalmic vinegar.
Grill on both sides for a couple minutes.
They will come apart into rings, ready for topping burgers or piling on a plate.
Yum.

I don’t fry much food anymore.


17 posted on 06/22/2023 11:12:17 AM PDT by waterhill (Stop waiting for the right time, time is not waiting for you.)
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