Italian Pickled Vegetables Recipe

ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (3 pound size), cut in small florets
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 red bell peppers, cut in large chunks
2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
5 medium bay leaves

directions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add cauliflower; boil 3 minutes. Add green beans and boil 2 minutes.

Add bell peppers and boil 1 minute or until barely tender. Drain vegetables in colander, rinse with cold water and drain again.

In same pot, bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Pack vegetables, garlic and peppercorns in 1-pint jars. Add hot liquid. Cool, cover and refrigerate.

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