Calico Pickles

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. sliced cucumbers (1-inch slices)
  • 2 1/4 c. sliced carrots
  • 2 c. sliced celery
  • 2 c. cubed onions (1-inch cubes)
  • 2 c. cubed sweet red peppers
  • 1 c. cubed green pepper
  • 1 medium head cauliflower (6 c.)
  • 1 c. salt
  • 4 qt. cold water
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. mustard seed
  • 2 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 2 Tbsp. dried whole black peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp. dried cilantro
  • 6 1/2 c. vinegar

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Dissolve salt in water and pour over vegetables.
  3. 3
    Soak 15 to 18 hours in cool place; drain.
  4. 4
    In a large kettle, mix sugar, spices and vinegar.
  5. 5
    Bring to boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7
    Pack hot into 8 hot pint jars.
  8. 8
    Remove air bubbles; adjust caps.
  9. 9
    Process 15 minutes in boiling water.
  10. 10
    Yields 8 pints.
  11. 11
    These pickles are colorful and an eye-catcher.

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