Hot Pickled Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Cover onions with boiling water.
2. 2
   Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain& cover with cold water.
4. 4
   Peel& place into a large (NON METAL) bowl or container.
5. 5
   Add salt, cover with cold water& let stand OVERNIGHT.
6. 6
   Drain onions, rinse well with cold water& drain again.
7. 7
   Set aside.
8. 8
   Combine vinegar& sugar in a large, heavy pot; tie spices into a cheesecloth bag& add to pot.
9. 9
   Bring to a boil& boil for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove spice bag, add onions to the boiling liquid& boil for another 3- 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Place onions in hot, sterilized jars.
12. 12
    Add a small, dried chili pepper (or 5- 6 pepper corns) to each jar.
13. 13
    Fill with hot liquid to 1/4 inch of top of jar& seal immediately.
14. 14
    Store in cool, dark spot for at least a month before serving.