Pickled Cauliflower - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. cauliflower florets (about 2 large heads)
1 1/2 c. peeled tiny pickling onions
1/4 c. salt
2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. celery seed
1 qt. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. turmeric
red pepper pod (optional)

Preparation

Wash cauliflower and break into florets.
Combine with onions and salt.
Cover with ice.
Let stand 2 to 3 hours.
Drain thoroughly.
Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric and red pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Add cauliflower and onions.
Return to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes.
Pack into hot jars.
Process 10 minutes.
Makes 5 pints.