Snellma's Hot Pickled Cauliflower
2 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved, and lightly crushed
10-12 small dried hot red chilies, broken into halves
1 tbs pickling spice
1 1/2 lbs carrots
3 medium onions
2 medium green bell peppers
2 large heads cauliflower
6 1/4 cups water
2 1/2 cups white wine vinegar
1/4 cup coarse salt
Place a half clove of garlic, a fourth of the dried chilies, and 3/4 teaspoon of pickling spice into 4 (1qt) canning jars.
Cut carrots in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces.
Cut onions into 1 inch squares.
Seed bell peppers and cut into 1 inch squares.
Break cauliflower into flowerettes.
Divide carrots, onions, bell peppers, and cauliflower equally among the jars, packing tightly.
IN a medium size pan, bring water, vinegar, and salt to a boil over high heat; then pour evenly over vegetables.
Put lids on jars and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 weeks before serving. The pickled mixture will keep in the refrigerator almost indefinitely.
I put pepperocinni peppers and hot hungarian peppers in mine instead of the chilies.