French Pickles

• 1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 large green peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
• 6 large red peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups vinegar

1. Combine vegetables in a stainless steel stockpot; cover with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Repeat procedure; drain well. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well. Bring to a boil; boil 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Pack pickle mixture into hot sterilized jars; cover with syrup, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Cover with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process in boiling-water bath 20 minutes.

celery, green peppers, red peppers, onion, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, salt, vinegar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/french-pickles (may not work)