Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables
1 qt. White Vinegar
1 3/4 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Salt
2 tsp. Mustard Seed
1/2 tsp. Fennel Seed
1/2 tsp. minced Garlic
1 bay Leaf
5 C. Cauliflower Florets
3 lg. Zucchini, cut into 1/4″ slices
3 large Carrots, pared and cut into 1/4″ wide diagonal slices
Add all ingredients except vegetables to a large saucepan and bring quickly to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook 5 minutes. Remove cauliflower with slotted spoon. Add zucchini and cook covered until crisp tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon, add to large container with cauliflower. Repeat process with carrots, cooking about 5 minutes. Pour carrots, liquid and all over the other vegetables. Cover and refrigerate.