Sweet onion pickles

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 quarts Onions (1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter)
cup Salt
3 cups Distilled white vinegar
5 cups Sugar
teaspoon Tumeric
teaspoon Celery seed
2 tablespoons Mustard seed
½ teaspoon Ground cloves
½ teaspoon Ground allspice

Directions

Peel onions. Sprinkle salt over onions. Mix ice through them; ice water may be used, but keep adding ice to keep onions cold. Let stand 3 hours; drain. Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices; add onions to spices and heat until color changes (DO NOT BOIL). Ladle into sterilized jars and seal.

Source: Rock Springs Sweet Onion Festival Cook Book 1992

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