Spicy Pearl Onion Sours

Juniper berries are available in well-stocked spice sections of supermarkets.

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  white pearl onions
• 1⁄4 cup salt
• 3  cups white vinegar
• 2  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1  tablespoon  juniper berries
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 2  teaspoons whole cloves
• 2  teaspoons green peppercorns
• 3  sprigs fresh tarragon

Directions

1. Plunge onions into pot of boiling water for 1 minute; drain.
2. Peel and trim; combine in large bowl with salt and cover with water.
3. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain well.
4. In large heavy saucepan, bring to boil vinegar, sugar, juniper berries, cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns.
5. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
6. Strain out spices and discard.
7. Bring vinegar mixture back to boil.
8. Place tarragon sprig in each of three 2-cup (500 mL) sterilized canning jars.
9. Pack jars with onions; pour in vinegar mixture, leaving 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Seal jars; process in boiling w ater bath for 10 minutes.