Pickled Onions

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title: pickled onions
categories: appetizer
servings: 1

4 c water
8 c pearl onions
1/2 c salt
1 c sugar
2 t pickling spice

pour boiling water over onions
let stand for 2 minutes and drain well
cover with cold water and let stand for 5 minutes
drain, rinse, and drain well
remove and discard loose skins
sprinkle onions with salt
cover with water and soak overnight
drain, rinse well, and drain again
wrap pickling spices in cheesecloth and secure with string, for a sachet
combine vinegar, sugar, and sachet in a saucepan, over a medium flame
heat to a boil and remove from heat
remove and discard sachet
pack onions into heated sterile jars
pour in hot vinegar mixture to cover, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace
cover and seal immediately
store in a dark, cool, and dry place
serve slightly chilled or at room temperature

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