Calico Pickles

• 4 c. sliced cucumbers (1-inch)
• 2 1/4 c. sliced carrots (1-inch)
• 2 c. sliced celery (1-inch)
• 2 c. cubed onion (1-inch cubes)
• 2 c. cubed sweet red pepper (1-inch cubes)
• 1 c. cubed green pepper (1-inch cubes)
• 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (6 c.)
• 1 c. salt
• 4 qt. cold water
• 2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. mustard seed
• 2 Tbsp. celery seed
• 2 Tbsp. dried whole black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp. dried cilantro
• 6 1/2 c. vinegar

1. Combine vegetables in a large bowl. Dissolve salt in water and pour over vegetables.
2. Soak for 15 to 18 hours in a cool place. Drain.
3. In a large pot, mix sugar, spices and vinegar.
4. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Pack hot into jars.
7. Process 15 minutes in water bath. Yields 8 pints.

cucumbers, carrots, celery, onion, sweet red pepper, green pepper, head cauliflower, salt, cold water, sugar, celery, black peppercorns, cilantro, vinegar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=815663 (may not work)