Mixed Vegetable Pickles

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asmachkina

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Background Info:
russian

No. of Servings:
6

Preparation time:
1hr(s) 30min(s)

Course:
Starter

Cooking time:
1hr(s)

Cooking Instructions:
Dissolve salt in water; pour over vegetables (except hot red pepper) in a large crock or plastic container.
Cover and allow to stand in refrigerator 12 to 18 hours.
Drain well.
Combine vinegar, sugar, hot red pepper, and spices in a 10 quart Dutch oven; bring to a boil, and boil 3 minutes.
Add vegetables; reduce heat, and simmer until thoroughly heated.
Pack hot mixture into hot sterilized jars; fill with hot liquid, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.
Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup pickling salt

4 quarts cold water

1 quart sliced small cucumbers

2 cups sliced carrots

2 cups sliced celery

2 cups small boiling onions

2 sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips

1 small cauliflower, broken into flowerets

6 1/2 cups vinegar

2 cups sugar

1 fresh hot red pepper, sliced crosswise

1/4 cup mustard seeds

2 tablespoons celery seeds

Vegetarian

Recommended Wine:
Red : Any Red Wine