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Fruits and Vegetables -
Calico Pickles
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| INGREDIENTS |
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers
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2 1/2 cups sliced carrots
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2 cups sliced celery
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2 cups cubed onions
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2 cups cubed sweet red pepper
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1 cup cubed green pepper
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6 cups cauliflower florets
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1 cup salt
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4 quarts cold water
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2 cups sugar
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1/4 cup mustard seed
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2 tablespoons celery seed
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2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
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1 tablespoon dried cilantro
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6 1/2 cups vinegar
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
Slice cucumbers, carrots, and celery in one-inch slices. Chop onions and peppers in one-inch cubes. Combine vegetables in a large bowl. Dissolve salt in water and pour over vegetables. Soak for 15 to 18 hours in a cool place; drain.
In a large kettle, mix sugar, spices, and vinegar. Bring to a boil for three to four minutes. Add vegetables and simmer for five to seven minutes. Pack hot into eight pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps; process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
Yield: Eight pints |
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