Easy Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
• 4 cups thinly sliced onions (about 4 large)
• 4 cups thinly sliced cucumber (about 3 medium)
• 2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
• 2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
• 8 quarts ice water
• 1 cup canning salt
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 2-1/2 cups white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves