HOME-MADE PICKLED ONIONS

Assemble these supplies:

• 4 quarts small onions
• 1 cup salt
• 1 quarts boiling water
• 1 quart vinegar
• 6 Tablespoons allspice
• 2 tablespoons peppercorns, small hot red peppers

Steps in Preparation:

1. Peel the onions, cover them with cold water and let stand overnight.
2. In the morning drain and pour over them a hot brine made by adding the salt to the boiling water.
3. Let the onions stands n a cool place for 24 hours.
4. Then drain and rinse thoroughly.
5. Heat the vinegar slowly to a boil with the allspice and peppercorns tied in a bag.
6. Add the onions, bring the vinegar again to a boil and pack the onions in sterilized jars.