makes about 2 cups
Keep these on hand to toss in salads or top sandwiches or burgers.

2 large red onions, thinly julienned
2 cups red wine vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 bay leaves
5 whole allspice berries
1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
1 tsp. mustard seed
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. kosher salt

Tie bay leaves, allspice berries, peppercorns, and mustard seed in a piece of cheesecloth. In a large pot, heat vinegar, water, sugar, and spice sachet; simmer 5 minutes. Add onions; simmer 10 minutes. Strain onions, pack in a jar, store in refrigerator.