Dill Pearl Onions Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings6
CuisineMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Pearl onions8 Cup (16 tbs), peeled
 Pickling salt1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 White vinegar2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Granulated Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Mixed spice2 Teaspoon
 6 heads dill or sprigs tarragon 6
 6 whole peppercorns 6

Directions

In large glass, plastic or stainless steel bowl, combine onions with salt; pour in enough cold water to cover.
Let stand in cool spot in kitchen for 2 hours; drain.
Rinse under cold water and drain well.
In large no aluminum saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar and pickling spice; bring to boil.
Meanwhile, place 2 dill heads and 2 peppercorns in each of 3 sterilized 2-cup (500 mL) canning jars.
Pack jars with onions, leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) headspace.
Pour in vinegar mixture, leaving 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace.
Seal and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L).
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