4 c Carrots, in 1/2 inch slices
4 c Green beans
10 c Cauliflour florets
1 c Onion rings
4 c Celery sticks (2 x 1/2 inch)
4 c Green pepper squares, 1 inch
6 c Sweet red pepper squares,
– 1-inch 2 c Pickling salt
12 c Water
12 c White vinegar
2 c Granulated sugar
1 tb Peppercorns
2 ts Coriander seeds
1/3 c Mustard seeds
2 tb Tumeric
2 c Small unpitted black olives
In a large saucepan or preserving kettle, combine carrots, onions, celery, red and green peppers, beans and cauliflour. Sprinkle with salt and mix well, add water. Cover with a plate (to keep vegetables submerged)and let stand for 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again thoroughly. In a larger perserving kettle, combine vinegar, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil, add vegetables and olives. Return to a boil , reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Pack vegetables into hot sterilized 1 pint jars; ladle liquid over vegetables leaving 1/8 inch headspace. Seal. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath. Serve with sandwiches, cold meats and cheeses. Use any left over syrup in cabbage salads. Makes 20 pints. Source: Canadian Living