Mustard Pickle Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 1 large head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
 1 quart small pickling cucumbers or 1 quart sliced cucumber
 1 quart small white onions, peeled
 Red peppers2 To taste, sliced
 Salt1 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/4 cup powdered mustard
 Firmly packed brown sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vinegar1 Quart
 Celery seed1/2 Teaspoon
 Mustard seed2 Teaspoon
 1 teaspoon each of whole cloves and allspice
 All purpose flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Turmeric1 Teaspoon

Directions

Arrange vegetables in layers in large bowl or enamel preserving kettle, sprinkling each layer with salt.
Let stand overnight.
Drain.
Mix mustard and sugar in large preserving kettle.
Add water, vinegar, and seeds.
Add cloves and allspice tied in cheesecloth bag.
Bring to a boil.
Add vegetables, bring again to boil and simmer until tender.
Mix flour and turmeric into a paste with a little cold water.
Add to pickles and cook for 5 minutes longer.
Remove spice bag.
Pack pickles into hot sterilized jars and seal.
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