Rick'S Hot Cauliflower And Carrots

• 1 head cauliflower, separated
• 2 lbs carrots, cut into sticks
• 9 garlic cloves, halved
• 9 serrano peppers
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 quart white vinegar

1. Blanch cauliflower for one minute. Drain and shock in cold water.
2. Pack quart canning jars with cauliflower, carrots, garlic, and peppers.
3. In the saucepan combine remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar desolves.
5. Ladle the pickling liquid into the jars. If necessary add more vinegar to cover the vegetables.
6. Cover with a lid and refrigerate at least ten days. Will keep in the refrigerator about three months.
7. This can be processed in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes to can. If.
8. using this method make plenty to make it worth the effort.
9. Store in a dark cool place.

cauliflower, carrots, garlic, serrano peppers, black peppercorns, kosher salt, sugar, white vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ricks-hot-cauliflower-and-carrots-125767 (may not work)