Golden Onion Rings

I used just over 3lbs of our new crop Senshui onions to make a sweet pickle.

Working to American measures, I made a pickling syrup using :

• 4 cups of cider vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

These ingredients were put in a stainless steel saucepan, brought to the boil and then simmered for two minutes.

The onions were sliced into 1/4" slices and placed into sterilised jars with a few whole cloves, mustard seeds and black peppercorns.

The hot syrup was poured over the onion rings, a skewer used to ensure that all trapped air was released and the jars sealed. They will keep for a year if stored in a cool, dark cupboard.

When the onion rings have been eaten, the syrup can be used for glazing hams.

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