Cooking Recipe Calico Pickles
Recipe Ingredients
4 c
Cucumbers, 1 inch slices
2 1/2 c
Carrots, 1 inch slices.
2 c
Celery, 1 inch slices
2 c
Onions, 1 inch cubes
2 c
Sweet Red Pepper, 1 inch
-cubes
1 c
Green Pepper, 1 inch cubes
1 md
Head of Cauliflower, broken
-into florets (6 cups)
1 c
Salt
4 qt
Cold Water
2 c
Sugar
1/4 c
Mustard Seed
2 tb
Celery Seed
2 tb
Dried Whole Black
-Peppercorns
1 tb
Dried Cilantro
6 1/2 c
Vinegar
Directions
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 and
boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
Pack hot into eight pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air
bubbles. Adjust caps; process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
SOURCE: Bob Olsen, Grand Forks, ND, Reminisce Magazine Sept/Oct 92
SHARED BY: Jim Bodle 9/92