Canadian Living Pickled Onions

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Course : Onions
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8 cups
 

Ingredients:

8 cups pearl onions -- peeled
1 cup pickling salt
8 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons mixed pickling spice
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups cold water
 

Preparation:

1. In heatproof bowl, sprinkle onions with salt; pour in boiling water. Let stand for 12 hours. Drain and rinse well; drain again. Set aside. 2. Tie pickling spce in double thickness of cheesecloth. In large stainless steel or enamel saucepan, bring spice bag, sugar, vinegar and old water to boil; stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minute; remove spice bag. Add onions; return to boil. 3. Fill sterilzed canning jars with onions to within 1 inch of rim; pour in boiling pickling liquid leaving 1/2 inch headpsace. Seal with prepared lids; transfer to boiling water to come 2 inches above jars. Cover; bring to boil. Boil for 5 minutes. 4. Transfer to racks; let cool. Check seals. Wipe, label and store in cool, dark, dry place.

 

Nutritional Information:

1988 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 511g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3276mg Sodium