Hot Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients

4 oz green beans
3 celery
1 c carrots
1 1/2 cauliflowerets
1 c broccoli flowerets
1 c pearl onions
1/2 c peppers
1/2 c coarse salt
2 c cider vinegar
2 c water
2 t black peppercorns

Instructions

* Celery should be cut into 2 X 1/4-inch strips (about 1 1/2 Cups) ** Carrots should be cut diagonally into thin slices. *** Peppers can be canned or fresh. Use Serrano or Jalapeno Chiles They should be seeded and sliced. ~------------------------------------------------------------------------Mix all ingredients in a large glass or plastic container. Cover and refrigerate at least 48 hours but no longer than 2 weeks. Makes about 10 cups of vegetable relish.