Mixed Vegetable Pickles

1 qt small (or medium
pickle-type cucumbers ), cut in chunks
2 c carrots, pared & cut in
chunks
2 c celery, cut in chunks
2 c pickling onions
2 ea sweet red pepper, cut in strips
1 ea cauliflower, divided into
flowerettes
1 c pickling salt
4 qt cold water
1/4 c mustard seed
2 T celery seed
1 ea hot red pepper
2 c sugar
6 1/2 c vinegar

Prepare vegetables and place in a large kettle or crock. Dissolve slat in cold water. Pour salt water over vegetables and let stand in cool place, 12 to 18 hours.
Place spices, hot pepper, sugar, and vinegar in a large kettle. Boil for 3 minutes.
Add vegetables; simmer to heat. Pack in hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.

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