Pickled Onions

Makes about 4 lb.(2kg) pickle

Description/Notes:

Try this recipe for pickled onions and you'll never buy shop ones again

Ingredients:

4 lb. (2kg) pickling onions

one and a half pounds (675g) salt

2 pints (one and a quarter litres) white vinegar

2 teaspoons (10ml) salt

2 teaspoons (10ml) ground ginger

one and a half teaspoons allspice berries

one and a hlaf teaspoons (cloves

2 inch (5cm) cinnamon stick

6 peppercorns

Cooking Instructions:

Put the unpeeled onions in a large bowl and sprinkle over the salt
Cover with water, cover and set aside for 2 days, stirring occasionally
Drain and peel the onions
Cover with boiling water, set aside for 3 minutes, then drain again
Repeat the process twice more, then pack the onions into hot, sterilized jars
Put all the remaining ingredients into a saucepan and bring slowly to the boil
Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain over the onions to within half an inch (1.25cm) of top
Seal and label jars