Pickled Shrimp

• 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

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

shrimp, celery, boiling water, onions, capers, celery, bay leaves, salad oil, salt, white vinegar, pimento, hot sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=359142 (may not work)