Calico Pickles

15 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. sliced cucumbers (1-inch)
  • 2 1/4 c. sliced carrots (1-inch)
  • 2 c. sliced celery (1-inch)
  • 2 c. cubed onion (1-inch cubes)
  • 2 c. cubed sweet red pepper (1-inch cubes)
  • 1 c. cubed green pepper (1-inch cubes)
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (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. Dissolve salt in water and pour over vegetables.
  2. 2
    Soak for 15 to 18 hours in a cool place. Drain.
  3. 3
    In a large pot, mix sugar, spices and vinegar.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. 6
    Pack hot into jars.
  7. 7
    Process 15 minutes in water bath. Yields 8 pints.

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