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                              Calico Pickles

Recipe By     : Bob Olsen, Grand Forks, ND
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pickles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       c            Cucumbers -- sliced 1"
   2 1/2   c            Carrots -- sliced 1"
   2       c            Celery -- sliced 1"
   2       c            Onions -- cubed 1"
   2       c            Sweet red pepper -- cubed 1"
   1       c            Green pepper -- cubed 1"
   1       md           Cauliflower (6 c) --
                        - broken into florets
   1       c            Salt
   4       qt           Water -- cold
   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

  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 1 pint jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
  Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps; process 15 minutes in boiling
  water bath.

  Yield: 8 Pints
  
  Recipe FROM: Reminisce Magazine, Sep/Oct 1992

  Posted by: Jim Bodle, Sep 1992
 

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