TONY'S PICKLED ONIONS
Ingredients: White vinegar and water - (30% water to vinegar) 1/2 cup sugar Required amount of small onions Sprinkling of coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon pickling spices 1 chilli (optional)
Method: Put the water, vinegar and sugar into a pan and bring to the boil - remove from heat and let cool. Peel onions and place in a bowl. Sprinkle coarse salt over the onions and leave to stand for about 6 hours (the salt draws the moisture from the onions) Drain moisture from onions then place the onions in a jar. Pour the cooled vinegar and water mixture over the onions until covered. Add pickling spice. Chop the chilli and add for a more spicy taste. Store in a cool place for 1 - 2 weeks.
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