Calico Pickles

Ingredients

• 4 c sliced cucumbers 1-inch slices
• 2 14 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
• 14 c mustard seed
• 2 Tbsp celery seed
• 2 Tbsp dried whole black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp dried cilantro
• 6 12 c vinegar

Directions

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