Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      pounds        sweet onions
                        - or- shallots
   1      cup           dry white wine
   1      cup           white vinegar
   2 1/4  cups          sugar
                        salt and pepper

Preparation:

Peel and thinly slice onion. Combine wine, vinegar and sugar in sauce pan. Heat gently until sugar is dissolved. Add onions. They will fill the pan but will wilt. Cook over medium until onions are transparent and soft enough to cut with a spoon, 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. While still hot, spoon into sterilized jars. Seal and store in cool place.