Calico Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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 pot, mix sugar, spices and vinegar.
Bring to a boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
Pack hot into jars.
Process 15 minutes in water bath. Yields 8 pints.