• 2 medium-sized cauliflowers
• 1½ lb (675 g) firm tomatoes
• 4 medium-sized onions
• 1 medium-sized cucumber
• 6 oz (175 g) salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 oz (225 g) soft brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pickling spice
• 1 pint (570 ml) white wine vinegar

Method:

1. Separate cauliflowers into florets.
2. Quarter the tomatoes.
3. Peel and coarsely chop the onions.
4. Peel and coarsely chop the cucumber.
5. Arrange the vegetables into layers in a large deep dish, sprinkling equal amounts of salt on each layer.
6. Pour over just enough cold water to cover the vegetables.
7. Cover the dish and leave it to stand overnight.
8. Place the vegetables into a large collander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess salt.  Allow to drain.
9. Put the vegetables into a large saucepan.
10. Sprinkle over the mustard, ginger, pepper, sugar and pickling spices.
11. Pour over the vinegar.
12. Bring to the boil, stirring frequently.
13. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes.
14. Remove from the heat, strain off the cooking liquid into a jug and pack the vegetables into clean, hot, sterilized jars.
15. Pour in enough of the cooking liquid to fill each jar.
16. Cover immediately but leave labelling with contents and date until fully cool.

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