Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tumeric
- 1/2 in diameter (inches)
- 4 qt onions
- 5 c sugar
- 3 c distilled vinegar (white)
- 3/8 c salt
- 2 tb mustard seed
- 1 1/2 ts celery seed
- 1/2 ts allspice (ground)
Peel onions. Sprinkle salt over onions. Mix ice through them; ice water may be used, but keep adding ice to keep onions cold. Let stand 3 hours; drain. Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices; add onions to spices and heat until color changes (DO NOT BOIL). Ladle into sterilized jars and seal.