Lay salt pickles in water for about six hours, then drain off all the water. Chop up apples, onion, chop the pickles and mix all thoroughly in a bowl and sprinkle over them pepper and sugar, adding a pinch of salt if necessary. Pour enough white wine vinegar over all to just cover. Do not make more at a time than you can use up in a week, as it will not keep longer.
The International Jewish Cook Book (1919).