3 T. vegetable oil
12 C. white onions, chopped
1 C. celery, chopped
1 C. sugar
1 C. cider vinegar
1/2 C. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed

Sauté onions and celery in oil until they are soft. Stir in sugar, vinegar, water, and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about twenty minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool and refrigerate.