Vidalia Onion Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 gal. ground Vidalia onions (about 20 lb.)
1/2 c. salt, divided
4 tsp. pickling spice, placed in cheesecloth
1 qt. apple cider vinegar
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. turmeric
4 Tbsp. pimento, chopped

Preparation

Grind enough onions to yield 1 1/2 gallons.
Add 1/4 cup of the salt and let stand 30 minutes.
Squeeze juice from onion-salt mixture and discard.