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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Ingredients:
1 quart sliced small cucumbers (1-inch slices) |
2 cups sliced carrots |
2 cups sliced celery (1 1/2-inch slices) |
2 cups small whole pickling onions |
2 sweet red peppers, cut into 1/3-inch strips |
1 small cauliflower, broken into flowerets |
1 cup salt |
1 gallon cold water |
6 1/2 cups white vinegar |
2 cups sugar |
1 fresh hot red pepper, sliced crosswise |
1/4 cup mustard seeds |
2 tablespoons celery seeds |
Directions:
1. Combine cucumber, carrot, celery, onions, sweet red pepper, and cauliflower in a large glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container. Dissolve salt in water; pour over vegetable mixture. Cover and let stand in a cool place 12 hours. Rinse and drain 3 times. 2. Combine vinegar, sugar, hot red pepper, and mustard and celery seeds in a stainless steel stockpot. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add vegetables. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring gently several times, until thoroughly heated. 3. Pack vegetables 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 15 minutes. 4. Note: The spices may be tied in a cheesecloth bag and discarded before packing into jars. |
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