Grandmother's Mustard Pickles

Cauliflower, cucumbers, onions and peppers are pickled in a creamy mustard sauce. My grandmother used to make these many years ago and all of us looked forward to dinner at her home where she would serve them. She is now 98 years old and it is up to her grand daughters to make them for her.

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 2 pounds small pickling cucumbers, cut into slices or chunks
• 8 cups pearl onions, peeled
• 4 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup coarse salt
• 6 tablespoons dry mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon ground dried turmeric
• 8 cups apple cider vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, onions, cauliflower and bell pepper. Stir together the salt and water; pour over the vegetables. Cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature.

Step 2

Sterilize 5 (1 quart) jars with lids and rings. Keep in a hot water bath until needed.

Step 3

Transfer the vegetables and brine to a large pot and set over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer, but remove from the heat before they come to a boil. Pour into a colander and drain thoroughly.

Step 4

Dry out the large pot and stir together the flour, mustard powder, sugar and turmeric in it. Stir in just enough apple cider vinegar to make a smooth paste, then stir in the remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and boil until thick and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the vegetables and simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender but not overcooked, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Pack into hot 1 quart jars, filling to 1/2 inch of the rim. Seal with lids and rings. Process in a bath of simmering water for 10 minutes, then cool to room temperature. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly and consume within two weeks.