CALICO PICKLES 
4 c. sliced cucumbers
2 1/4 c. carrots
2 c. celery
2 c. onions
2 c. sweet banana peppers
1 c. green peppers
1 med. head cauliflower
1 c. salt
4 c. 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

Combine all vegetables into large bowl. Dissolve salt in water. Pour over vegetables. Soak 15-18 hours in cool place. Drain. In large kettle mix sugar, spices and vinegar. Bring to a boil for 4 minutes. Add vegetables and simmer 7 minutes. Pack into hot ball jars (pints) leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

 

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