Guest guest Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 The Best Mustard Pickles 4 cups tiny silver onions 24 small cucumbers, 3 to 4 inches long 1 medium cauliflower 1 sweet red pepper 8 cups cold water 1 cup pickling salt pinch alum 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup dry mustard 2 tbsps. turmeric 2 tbsps. celery seed 5 cups cider vinegar Peel onions. Wash cucumbers well and cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Separate cauliflower into bite-size pieces. Cut red pepper into short strips. Measure cold water into a large bowl. Add the salt and alum and stir until salt is dissolved. Add vegetables. Let stand overnight. Drain very well. Combine sugar, flour, mustard, turmeric and celery seed in a large kettle. Stir until very well blended. Blend in vinegar gradually, stirring until smooth. Set over moderate heat and cook until boiling, thickened and smooth, stirring constantly. Add vegetables and heat over moderate heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot sterilized jars. Seal. Makes about 8 cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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