"Old-Fashioned" Cauliflower Pickles Recipe

Name: "Old-Fashioned" Cauliflower Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large cauliflower heads; water; 1 qt. white vinegar; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. mustard seed; 2 tsp. celery seed; 1 tsp. turmeric; 1/4 tsp. whole cloves; 1 small dried red pepper; 1 (4 oz.) can pimientos, cut into strips

Servings: persons

3 large cauliflower heads
water
1 qt. white vinegar
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. mustard seed
2 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. whole cloves
1 small dried red pepper
1 (4 oz.) can pimientos, cut into strips

1
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil; add cauliflower, broken up to make 6 quarts flowerets.
2
Cover; remove from heat and let stand while preparing vinegar mixture.
3
Combine 1 1/2 quarts water with vinegar, sugar, onion, salt, mustard seed, celery seed and turmeric.
4
Tie cloves and the pepper in cheesecloth.
5
Add to vinegar mixture.
6
Bring to boiling point; boil, uncovered, 5 minutes.
7
Drain the cauliflower.
8
Pour hot vinegar over cauliflower; add pimientos.
9
Boil 3 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
10
Remove spice bag.
11
Pack into jars and seal.

626

kcal

Calories

158

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large cauliflower heads, water, 1 qt. white vinegar, 2 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, "Old-Fashioned" Cauliflower Pickles falls under the Vegetarian 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.

"Old-Fashioned" Cauliflower Pickles

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