Marinated Vidalia Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 large Vidalia onions
2 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1 to 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. celery seed

Preparation

Slice onions in thin, round slices.
Separate into rings; place in a shallow, covered container.
Combine water, sugar and vinegar; stir to dissolve sugar.
Pour hot vinegar mixture over onions.
Let stand, covered, overnight.
Drain well, squeezing out excess marinade.
Add mayonnaise and celery seed, tossing onions to coat well.
Chill.
Keeps in refrigerator, covered, for several weeks.