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Amish Garden Chow-Chow

1 gallon cubed unpeeled zucchini (about 4.5 lbs.)
1 qt. sliced onions (1 - 1/2 large onions)
3 cups carrots (shredded)
2 head cauliflower (chopped)
4 red peppers (chopped)
1/4 cup salt

Mix chopped vegetables in large container with salt and let stand 2-3 hours. Drain and put in sterilized jars. Cook syrup.

SYRUP:
1 -1/2 qt. water
1/2 qt. vinegar
1/2 qt. sugar
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. celery seed
3/4 tsp. garlic powder

Heat until boiling. Fill jars with syrup, leaving 1/4 inch. Then cold pack* for 10 minutes. Makes 12 pints.

*Cold Pack: Put jars of food in water (up to the neck) and boil for a required amount of time. Lids need to be put on tightly before putting in water.