Calico Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sliced cucumbers (1 inch slices)
2 1/4 c. carrots, sliced
2 c. celery, sliced
2 c. onion, cubed
2 c. sweet red pepper, cubed
1 c. green pepper, cubed
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 kettle, mix sugar, spices and vinegar. Bring to a boil; boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Pack hot into 8 hot pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles.
Adjust caps and process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.