Dilly's Onion Rings

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the onions in thin slices.
2. 2
   Seperate the slices into rings and put them in a bowl.
3. 3
   Combine the sugar, salt, dill, white vinegar, and water.
4. 4
   Pour the liquid over the onion rings.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, stirring every hour or so.
6. 6
   Serving suggestions: Slice large ripe tomatoes and arrange on a platter.
7. 7
   Lift the onion rings out of the brine and sprinkle them on top of the tomato slices.
8. 8
   Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley leaves if desired.
9. 9
   You can use these onion rings to garnish cooked carrots, cooked green beans, even mashed potatoes.
10. 10
    They're also a wonderful garnish for a mixed green salad.
11. 11
    Covered tightly and stirred a couple of times a day, these marinated onion rings should last for at least a week in the refrigerator.