Calico Pickles
["4 c. sliced cucumbers (1-inch slices)", "2 1/4 c. sliced carrots", "2 c. sliced celery", "2 c. cubed onions (1-inch cubes)", "2 c. cubed sweet red peppers", "1 c. cubed green pepper", "1 medium head cauliflower (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 15 to 18 hours in cool place; drain.", "In a large kettle, mix sugar, spices and vinegar.", "Bring to boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.", "Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.", "Pack hot into 8 hot pint jars.", "Remove air bubbles; adjust caps.", "Process 15 minutes in boiling water.", "Yields 8 pints.", "These pickles are colorful and an eye-catcher."]
["cucumbers", "carrots", "celery", "onions", "sweet red peppers", "green pepper", "head cauliflower", "salt", "cold water", "sugar", "celery", "black peppercorns", "cilantro", "vinegar"]