Calico Pickles Recipe

Name: Calico Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 cups cucumbers sliced; 2 1/2 cups carrots sliced; 2 cups celery sliced; 2 cups onions cubed; 2 cups sweet red bell peppers cubed; 1 cup green bell peppers cubed; 1 head cauliflower florets broken up; 1 cup salt; 4 quarts water cold; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons celery seeds; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon cilantro dried; 6 1/2 cups vinegar

Servings: persons

4 cups cucumbers sliced
2 1/2 cups carrots sliced
2 cups celery sliced
2 cups onions cubed
2 cups sweet red bell peppers cubed
1 cup green bell peppers cubed
1 head cauliflower florets broken up
1 cup salt
4 quarts water cold
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cilantro dried
6 1/2 cups vinegar

1
Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
2
Dissolve salt in water and pour over vegetables.
3
Soak for 15 to 18 hours in a cool place.
4
Drain.
5
In a large kettle, mix sugar, spices, and vinegar.
6
Bring to a boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Pack hot into eight pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
9
Remove air bubbles.
10
Adjust caps; process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cucumbers sliced, 2 1/2 cups carrots sliced, 2 cups celery sliced, 2 cups onions cubed, and more.

Yes, Calico Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calico Pickles

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