Calico Pickles
["4 c. sliced cucumbers (1-inch)", "2 1/4 c. sliced carrots (1-inch)", "2 c. sliced celery (1-inch)", "2 c. cubed onion (1-inch cubes)", "2 c. cubed sweet red pepper (1-inch cubes)", "1 c. cubed green pepper (1-inch cubes)", "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"]
["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 pot, 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 jars.", "Process 15 minutes in water bath. Yields 8 pints."]
["cucumbers", "carrots", "celery", "onion", "sweet red pepper", "green pepper", "head cauliflower", "salt", "cold water", "sugar", "celery", "black peppercorns", "cilantro", "vinegar"]