Instructions

  1. Place the Brine soak ingredients in a glass or stainless steel container. Sprinkle with canning salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, rinse well and drain. Squeeze out excess water. You`ll have 4 cups of well packed veggies.
  2. In a large heavy bottom pot prepare vinegar solution by adding all it`s ingredients bring to a boil then add the drained vegetables and simmer for 10 minute Add food coloring if desired.
  3. Fill jars, leaving 1/4-inch head-space. Process pints for 10 minute in boiling-water canner.