Sour Onion Pickles Recipe

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Summary

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Ingredients

 Onions1 Quart
 Canning salt1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vinegar3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar3 Tablespoon
 Mustard seed1 Tablespoon
 Prepared horseradish2 Teaspoon
 4 small hot red peppers

Directions

To Peel Pickling Onions: cover onions with boiling water; let stand 2 minutes.
Drain; dip in cold water; peel.
Sprinkle onions with salt; add cold water to cover.
Let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place.
Drain, rinse and drain thoroughly.
Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed and horseradish; simmer 15 minutes.
Pack onions into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Cut two small slits in hot red peppers.
Add 1 hot red pepper to each jar.
Bring pickling liquid to a boil.
Pour hot liquid over onions, leaving 1/4-inch head space.
Remove air bubbles.
Adjust caps.
Process half pints and pints 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
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