Summer Garden In a Jar Recipe

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Ingredients

4 cups carrots, sliced
4 cups green beans, cut
10 cups cauliflower flowerets
1 cup onion rings
4 cups celery, cut in 2" pieces
4 cups green peppers, cubed
6 cups red peppers, cubed
2 cups pickling salt
12 cups water
12 cups vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/3 cup celery seed
1/3 cup mustard seed
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
2 cups pitted small black olives

Preparation

Step 1

Place carrots, beans, cauliflower, onions, celery and peppers in 1 or 2 large bowls. Sprinkle salt over vegetables, mix, pour in water. Cover with a plate to keep vegetables submerged. Stir periodically. Let stand overnight.

Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again thoroughly.

In large kettle combine vinegar, sugar, spices and turmeric. Bring to a boil then add vegetables and olives. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Pour into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/8" headspace making sure vegetables are covered with liquid. Seal, wipe and process in hot water bath for 15 minutes.