Pickled Onions

Perfect for any time of the year, but especially loved to be seen on the table around Christmas, now you can make your Boxing Day table even more special by making your own!

Ingredients:

1.8kg Pickling Onions (unpeeled)

675g Salt

1.1l White Vinegar

2 tsp Salt

2 tsp Ground Ginger

1 ½ tsp Allspice Berries

1 ½ tsp Cloves

5cm Cinnamon Stick

6 Peppercorns

Method:

1. Place the onions in a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt and cover with water. Cover the bowl with a plate and set aside for 2 days, stirring occasionally.

2. Wash some jars in warm, soapy water and dry, then place in an oven at 140°c

3. Drain then peel the onions, return to the bowl, cover with boiling water, set aside for 3 minutes, then drain again. Repeat the process twice more, then pack the onions into the warm jars.

4. Place all of the remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring slowly to the boil.

5. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

6. Allow to cool slightly, then pour over the onions in the jars making sure they are completely covered.

7. Cover, seal and label.