Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4       quart        Onions (1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter)
     1/3   cup          Salt
   3       cup          Distilled white vinegar
   5       cup          Sugar
   1 1/2   teaspoon     Tumeric
   1 1/2   teaspoon     Celery seed
   2       tablespoon   Mustard seed
     1/2   teaspoon     Ground cloves
     1/2   teaspoon     Ground allspice

Preparation:

Peel onions. Sprinkle salt over onions. Mix ice through them; ice water may be used, but keep adding ice to keep onions cold. Let stand 3 hours; drain. Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices; add onions to spices and heat until color changes (DO NOT BOIL). Ladle into sterilized jars and seal.