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24-Hour Refrigerator

Vegetable Pickles

2tablespoonskoshersalt

1/4cupmustardseed

1tablespoonblackpeppercorns

1tablespoonceleryseed

6bayleaves Freshdill(optional)

Forthevegetables:

3 cucumbers, sliced in quarteredlengthwise

6 medium carrots, quarteredlengthwise

2bighandfulsofgreen

1 medium cauliflower, pieces

2 onions, halved and sliced 1. In a saucepan, combine brineingredientsand ringuntilsugariscompletely

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Here’showto“pickleit”all: 24-HOUR PICKLES

Makes6pints

5cupsdistilledwhitevinegar

For the brine:

5cupssugar

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