Fry them gently of a fine brown, but do not blacken.
Put them in a small stewpan, with a little weak gravy, pepper, and salt.
Cover and stew two hours gently.
They should be lightly floured at first.
Original Text
Stewed Onions.
Peel six large onions: fry them gently of a fine brown, but do not blacken; then put them in a small stewpan, with a little weak gravy, pepper, and salt: cover and stew two hours gently. They should be lightly floured at first.