Pickled Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. raw, cleaned shrimp
1/2 c. chopped celery leaves
1/4 c. whole mixed pickling spice
2 qt. boiling water
2 c. sliced onions
2 Tbsp. capers and liquid
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
5 bay leaves
1 1/2 c. salad oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. chopped pimento
1/2 tsp. hot sauce

Preparation

Tie celery and pickling spice loosely in a piece of cheesecloth.
Place in boiling water and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add shrimp; simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain.
Arrange sliced onions and shrimp in alternate layers in a bowl.
Add bay leaves.
Combine remaining ingredients.
Mix thoroughly and pour over onions and shrimp.
Cover and chill for about 24 hours, stirring occasionally.