CHOW-CHOW

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 red onion, peeled, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into 1-inch-long pieces
1 small firm green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1/2 cup coarse salt
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons pickling spices, tied in cheesecloth
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 cups cider vinegar

Steps:

Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl. Add salt, and mix well. Add enough cold water to over vegetables, and set aside for 8 hours or overnight. Drain; rinse well underwater, and drain in a colander.
Whisk remaining ingredients in a large nonreactive stockpot until combined. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add vegetables. Cook until warmed through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a nonreactive container; set aside until cool. Cover; refrigerate up to 3 weeks.