Chopped Cucumber Mustard Pickles Recipes

Steps:

• Trim the core off of cauliflower; cut into bite-size florets to make 8 cups.
• Place in a large stockpot, along with cucumbers, onions, red and green peppers.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pickling salt; cover with cold water.
• Set aside in cool spot (do not refrigerate) for 12 hours.
• Return the pot to element; bring veggie mixture just to a boil, over med-high heat; drain in large colander, discarding brine.
• Set the veggies aside.
• Rinse the pot.
• Add 4 cups of vinegar; bring to boil over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together, sugar, flour, mustard and tumeric powder; whisk in 1 cup water, and remaining vinegar to make a smooth paste.
• Whisk into hot vinegar, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened (amout 3 minutes).
• Add the veggies, stir to coat.
• Bring to a boil, stirring gently.
• Ladle into 2-cup hot canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space.
• Cover with warm discs; screw on bands fingertip tight.
• Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
• Remove, and let cool on rack.

Steps:

• Peel and thinly slice cucumbers and onions.
• Sprinkle with salt and let stand overnight.
• In morning drain well and make dressing.
• Dressing:Heat vinegar.
• Blend dry ingredients with the water, using a whisk to get it nice and smooth.
• Add thickening to heated vinegar and whisk together.
• Add the sliced cucumbers and onions, simmer together until heated through.
• Put into sterilized jars and seal. Check guidelines as to processing.
• Note: have found this sauce is good for three quarts of cucumbers and onions after they have been drained.

Steps:

• Prepare the veggies. Peel the cucumbers and slice into 3/4-inch coins or slice lengthwise into spears. Peel and thinly slice half of the onion, then finely chop the other half. Place the cucumbers, corn, jalapeno, onion and thyme in a heat-safe jar or sealable container.
• Prepare the liquid. Heat the vinegar, honey, sugar, mustard, peppercorns, garlic, a nice pinch of salt and 1 cup water in a small pot on medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Taste and adjust with more sugar or salt if needed. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Pour the hot liquid over the prepared veggies and stir. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled. Serve chilled or room temperature.

Steps:

• Cut cucumber and onions in 1 inch pieces put in glass bowl and sprinkle salt on them; leave overnight. In morning strain and lightly rinse.
• In a large pot mix vinegar, water, sugar, flour, ginger, mustard, celery seed, salt and tumeric.
• Boil for 5 minutes.
• Add cucumbers and onions to liquid.
• Bring to a boil. Fill hot jars and put hot lids on and seal.

Steps:

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