To prepare brine, bring water, salt and sugar to a boil in a large pot. Reduce to a simmer, add garlic and bay leaf and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Cool completely. Pour into a large ...

Yield: 6 to 8 servings (about 8 cups). For port-glazed onions: 1 large red onion> 1/2 cup white vinegar> 1/2 cup Ruby port> 1 cup granulated sugar> For soup: 1 medium yellow onion, diced> To prepare ...