1 lb. sm. white onions
6-8 oz. white or cider vinegar
2 tbsp. salt (or salt to taste)
8 cloves
1-2 hot peppers; optional
1 (16 oz.) wide mouthed jar

Peel onions and let soak in water, wash and put into jar adding the vinegar, salt, and cloves (peppers optional). Add water until full to brim. Taste and if needed and salt and more vinegar to taste. Let stand for 1 week.