Title: Pickling liquid
 Categories: E.
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      3 c  Distilled white vinegar
      1 c  Water
  2 1/2 c  Sugar
    1/4 c  Salt
  1 1/2 ts Whole allspice
      1    (3-inch) cinnamon stick
  1 1/2 ts Celery seeds
  1 1/2 ts Mustard seeds
  1 1/2 ts Whole black pepper corns
 
  Place all of the ingredients in a nonreactive saucepan, over high
  heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer
  for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Strain the
  liquid and store in an airtight container. Yield: about 1 quart