Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       Gallon       Pickling Onions
   1       cup          Pickling Salt
   1       cup          Sugar Or To Taste (2 Cups Max)
   5       cup          White Vinegar
   3       Tablespoon   White Mustard Seeds
   2       Tablespoon   Horseradish OR
   2       Tablespoon   Peppercorns
   1       dash         Hot Red Peppers
   1                    Bay Leaves

Preparation:

Scald the onions for 2 minutes in boiling water, dip into cold water and peel. Sprinkle the onions with the salt, add cold water to cover, and let stand for 12 hours or overnight. In the morning, drain the onions, rinse them in cold fresh water and drain again. Combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, and horseradish or peppercorns, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. Pack the onions into clean jars. Add 1 small hot pepper and 1 bay leaf to each jar, fill the jars with boiling-hot liquid and seal. Makes 5 - 6 pints. NOTE: ~---- You can also add 6 T whole allspice or 1/4 c mixed pickling spices for interesting variations.