Pickled Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Drop onions in boiling water.
2. 2
   Boil 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Place in cold water.
5. 5
   Cut root end; squeeze stem end to remove onion skin.
6. 6
   Combine 2 cups water and pickling salt; pour over onions. Let stand 12 hours.
7. 7
   Drain; rinse thoroughly.
8. 8
   Combine vinegar, sugar and pickling spices; bring to boiling.
9. 9
   Pack onions into hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
10. 10
    Cover with pickling liquid, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
11. 11
    Adjust lids and process in boiling water bath (half-pints) for 10 minutes.