Nancy Thompson asked for Pickled Onion recipes and I got so many that I wanted to save the best.
 
 
Pickled Onions
 
1 1/2 pounds pearl onions
1 T. pickling salt
1 1/2 C. White Vinegar
1/3 C. sugar
1 tsp. mixed pickling spices
 
Drop onions in boiling water to cover; boil 3 minutes. Drain; place in cold water. Cut root end; squeeze stem end to remove onion skin. Combine 2 cups water and pickling salt; pour over onions. Let stand 12 hours. Drain; rinse thoroughly. Combine vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices; bring to boiling. Pack onions into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cover with pickling liquid, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath(half-pints) 10 minutes. Makes 4 half-pints.
 
This one is just almost exactly the same as the last one I sent... Nita
 
I find a lot of recipes at www.cooks.com:
 
 
PICKLED ONIONS
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1 1/2 lb. pearl onions, peeled
2 tbsp. pickling salt
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. pickling spices

 

Drop onions in boiling water to cover. Boil 3 minutes; drain. Place in cold water. Combine 2 cups water and pickling salt; pour over onions. Let stand 12 hours. Drain; rinse thoroughly.

Combine vinegar, sugar and pickling spice; bring to boiling. Pack onions in hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Cover with pickling liquid, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath (half pints) for 10 minutes. Makes 4 half pints.

 

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  Pickled Onions

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pickles                          Vegetables

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      Each          Gallon Pickling Onions
    1      Cup           Pickling Salt
    1      Cup           Sugar
    5      Cups          White Vinegar
    3      Tablespoons   White Mustard Seeds
    2      Tablespoons   Horseradish
                         Hot Red Peppers
                         Bay Leaves

Scald the onions for 2 minutes in boiling water, dip into cold water and peel.
Sprinkle the onions with the salt, add cold water to cover, and let stand for 12 hours or overnight. In the morning, drain the onions, rinse them in cold fresh water and drain again.  Combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, and horseradish or peppercorns, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes.  Pack the onions into clean jars.  Add 1 small hot pepper and 1 bay leaf to each jar, fill the jars with boiling-hot liquid and seal. Makes 5 - 6 pints. NOTE: You can also add 6 T whole allspice or 1/4 c mixed pickling spices for interesting variations.
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       PICKLED ONIONS, NEW ORLEANS STYLE


Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Cajun
                 Vegetables

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       lb           TINY YELLOW ONIONS (UP TO 1
                         INCH IN DIAMETER)
    1       ga           COOL WATER
      1/4   c            SALT
    2       tb           CRUSHED RED PEPPER
    2       ts           SWEET BASIL
    6       sm           BAY LEAVES
    1       qt           DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR
    1       c            WATER
    2       tb           LIQUID CRAB BOIL
    2       dr           RED FOOD COLORING (OPTIONAL)

PEEL THE ONIONS AND PLACE IN A GLASS OR PLASTIC CONTAINER - NOT METAL!!! MIX THE WATER AND SALT, POUR OVER THE ONIONS AND LET SOAK OVERNIGHT.  THE NEXT DAY,  TAKE CLEAN CANNING JARS AND SPRINKLE SOME OF THE RED  PEPPER, BASIL AND ONE BAY LEAF ON THE BOTTOM.  PACK THE ONIONS TO THE 1/3 LEVEL, THEN REPEAT IN LAYERS 'TIL FULL.  WHEN ALL JARS ARE PACKED, MIX THE VINEGAR, WATER, CRAB BOIL AND FOOD COLORING (IF DESIRED) AND POUR OVER ONIONS. CAP THE JARS AND REFRIGERATE FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE USING. IF YOU INCREASE THE AMOUNT YOU'RE MAKING, JUST MAINTAIN A 3:1 RATION VINEGAR TO WATER.  FANTASTIC WITH RED BEANS AND RICE!!!!
  
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pickled onions
categories: appetizer
   servings: 1

       4 c  water
       8 c  pearl onions
     1/2 c  salt
       1 c  sugar
       2 t  pickling spice

pour boiling water over onions
let stand for 2 minutes and drain well
cover with cold water and let stand for 5 minutes
drain, rinse, and drain well
remove and discard loose skins
sprinkle onions with salt
cover with water and soak overnight
drain, rinse well, and drain again
wrap pickling spices in cheesecloth and secure with string, for a sachet
combine vinegar, sugar, and sachet in a saucepan, over a medium flame
heat to a boil and remove from heat
remove and discard sachet
pack onions into heated sterile jars
pour in hot vinegar mixture to cover, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace
cover and seal immediately
store in a dark, cool, and dry place
serve slightly chilled or at room temperature
 
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       Title: Pickled Onions
  Categories: Vegetables, Preserve
       Yield: 6 servings
 
       1 ea Gallon Pickling Onions              2 tb Horseradish OR
       1 c  Pickling Salt                       2 tb Peppercorns
       1 c  Sugar Or To Taste (2 C Max)         1 x  Hot Red Peppers
       5 c  White Vinegar                       1 x  Bay Leaves
       3 tb White Mustard Seeds           
 
Scald the onions for 2 minutes in boiling water, dip into cold water and
peel.  Sprinkle the onions with the salt, add cold water to cover, and let
stand for 12 hours or overnight.  In the morning, drain the onions, rinse
them in cold fresh water and drain again.  Combine the sugar, vinegar,
mustard seeds, and horseradish or peppercorns, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes.  Pack the onions into clean jars.  Add 1 small hot pepper and 1 bay leaf to each jar, fill the jars with boiling-hot liquid and seal.
Makes 5 - 6 pints.
NOTE:
You can also add 6 T whole allspice or 1/4 c mixed pickling spices for
interesting variations.